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A Rare Antique Treen Tool - For Lighting Cannons
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A Rare Antique Treen Tool - For Lighting Cannons

19th century
Sold 29 August 2024 · Opus Antiques
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This is a very unusual piece of antique treen. It was for igniting the cannons on board a ship, maybe for lighting the signal cannons.

It's quite a chunky piece, beautifully made, the handle has been carved to look like a piece of rope ending at the top in a carved Turkish knot, very reminiscent of some of the sailors seam rubbers from the early 1800's. The head section is thickly lined in metal, indicating it needed to be protected from heat. The top surrounding the head is covered in copper. On the outside of the head are carved the letters 'FIRE'. The head was probably used to place the hot embers or smouldering rope for lighting the cannons in.

A really well made piece, which would have taken a lot of skill and time to make. Certainly a unique piece of history.

It measures 23cm l x 6.8cm w at the head.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Tool to the 19th Century.

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This is a very unusual piece of antique treen. It was for igniting the cannons on board a ship, maybe for lighting the signal cannons.

It's quite a chunky piece, beautifully made, the handle has been carved to look like a piece of rope ending at the top in a carved Turkish knot, very reminiscent of some of the sailors seam rubbers from the early 1800's. The head section is thickly lined in metal, indicating it needed to be protected from heat. The top surrounding the head is covered in copper. On the outside of the head are carved the letters 'FIRE'. The head was probably used to place the hot embers or smouldering rope for lighting the cannons in.

A really well made piece, which would have taken a lot of skill and time to make. Certainly a unique piece of history.

It measures 23cm l x 6.8cm w at the head.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Tool to the 19th Century.

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A dark brown turned wooden treen tool featuring a twisted handle and a cylindrical head with metallic elements. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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A dark brown turned wooden treen tool featuring a twisted handle and a cylindrical head with metallic elements.
A Rare Antique Treen Tool - for lighting cannons
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A dark brown turned wooden treen tool featuring a twisted handle and a cylindrical head with metallic elements.
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  • ObjectTreen & Wooden Artifacts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime & Folk Art
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned handle, Spiral twist, Knotted terminal, Cylindrical head

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden domestic and utilitarian objects made before the widespread use of plastics. Historically hand-carved or turned on a lathe, these items date from the 16th to the early 20th century and reflect everyday craftsmanship.

Treen items were typically crafted from close-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, lignum vitae, and maple. They were shaped using traditional woodworking techniques including hand carving, gouging, and lathe turning.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patination, tool marks indicative of hand-working, and signs of age such as shrinkage cracks or wear in areas of high friction. Close examination of the wood species and construction methods helps verify the era.

Antique treen provides tactile warmth and historical contrast in contemporary spaces. Displaying these objects on bookshelves, mantels, or within curated cabinets highlights their sculptural forms and rich wooden tones.

Preserve treen by keeping it away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to prevent wood splitting. Dust gently with a dry cloth and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to maintain the protective finish.
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