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An Unusual and Stylish Yew Wood Eggcups Stand
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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An Unusual and Stylish Yew Wood Eggcups Stand

19th century
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A stylish and unusual yew wood eggcups stand with eight eggcups well turned all with a good patina. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Eggcup Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1080954
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A stylish and unusual yew wood eggcups stand with eight eggcups well turned all with a good patina.
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International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Eggcup Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080954
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet.
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Archive I A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet.

An Unusual and Stylish Yew Wood Eggcups Stand

Archive II A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet. View II
Archive III A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet. View III
Archive IV A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet. View IV
Archive V A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
United Kingdom

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet.
An unusual and stylish yew wood eggcups stand
Ref: SA1080954
A turned yew wood circular eggcup stand featuring a central carrying handle surrounded by eight turned wooden eggcups on a circular base supported by small bun feet.
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Wooden eggcup stands gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as essential breakfast tableware in British households. Crafted by turners using local hardwoods, these stands allowed multiple eggcups to be served together using a central carrying handle.

Treen items were typically turned on a lathe from dense hardwoods such as yew, boxwood, sycamore, or fruitwood. The construction often involved a turned central pillar screwed into a flat base plate with pre-cut apertures or recesses to hold turned individual cups.

Authentic treen displays distinct lathe turning marks, slight asymmetry caused by wood shrinkage over time, and a rich, natural patina acquired through decades of handling. Check for original joinery, hand-turned thread connections, and uniform wear consistent with age.

Place the stand as a decorative focal point on a kitchen island, dresser shelf, or sideboard to add warm timber tones to a contemporary or country kitchen scheme. It can serve functionally during breakfast or remain purely ornamental alongside modern ceramic display items.

Keep wooden treen clean by wiping gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and drying immediately; never submerge in water. Regular applications of clear beeswax polished with a dry cloth will maintain the luster and shield the timber from drying out.
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