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Antique Treen Acorn Nutcracker
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Antique Treen Acorn Nutcracker

18th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
Description

A good example of a late 18th century fruitwood nutcracker in the shape of an acorn.

Note the lovely turned decoration to the top and the shaped handle

This lovely acorn nutcracker measures approx 6.5cm l x 2.5cm w.

c1790.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Acorn Nutcracker to the Georgian era.

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Description
A good example of a late 18th century fruitwood nutcracker in the shape of an acorn.

Note the lovely turned decoration to the top and the shaped handle

This lovely acorn nutcracker measures approx 6.5cm l x 2.5cm w.

c1790.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Acorn Nutcracker to the Georgian era.

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SA1060192
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally.
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Archive I A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally.

Antique Treen Acorn Nutcracker

Archive II A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally. View II
Archive III A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally. View III
Archive IV A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally. View IV
Archive V A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally. View V
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A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally.
Antique Treen Acorn Nutcracker
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A dark carved wooden acorn-shaped nutcracker featuring an internal screw mechanism and a turned handle lying horizontally.
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  • ObjectNutcracker
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Folk Art
  • MaterialDark Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAcorn shape, Screw thread mechanism, Turned wood body, Shaped handle

This Georgian rustic folk art nutcracker takes the form of an acorn, shaped from dark brown fruitwood with a visible grain, a polished finish, and surface wear consistent with age. The piece incorporates a turned wood body with fine horizontal reeded mouldings around the top section, an exposed internal screw thread mechanism visible through a central aperture, and a distinctive flared handle. Purple dried flowers and a textured cream surface lie in the background alongside the object. Measuring 6.5 cm in length and 2.5 cm in width, this small treen item sits neatly upon a bookshelf as a decorative display object in a rustic farmhouse interior.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional domestic items hand-crafted entirely from wood. Antique treen nutcrackers feature hand-cut screw mechanisms or lever designs crafted by woodturners during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Traditional treen nutcrackers were typically turned and carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, walnut, or beech to withstand pressure. The internal threads were cut using specialised hand tools to ensure functional operation.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut screw threads showing slight irregularities, a rich natural patina from handling, and subtle turning marks. Wear patterns align naturally with functional touch points, particularly around the handle and internal thread.

Small treen objects add organic texture to contemporary spaces when displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table tray, or sideboard alongside ceramics and art books. Their sculptural silhouette allows them to function as understated accent pieces.

Keep wooden treen away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timber.
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