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Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Set of Six Spice Drawers on Turned Feet. English C1840-60.
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Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Set of Six Spice Drawers on Turned Feet. English C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 8 December 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A very nice set of 19thc small fruitwood spice drawers, of good colour , still retaining the original turned knobs and small brass bun feet....interesting label stating it was bought at the Olympia Antiques Fair in London on 16th June 2000....a few years before I started exhibiting at the fair myself....it was a fair of very good quality and vetted for authenticity....this lovely set of spice drawers would have been originally used in the "country" kitchen attached to a wall....it still retains some remnants of spice and leaves.

English. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these Antique Fruitwood Spice Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1099933
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8096
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Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

Description
A very nice set of 19thc small fruitwood spice drawers, of good colour , still retaining the original turned knobs and small brass bun feet....interesting label stating it was bought at the Olympia Antiques Fair in London on 16th June 2000....a few years before I started exhibiting at the fair myself....it was a fair of very good quality and vetted for authenticity....
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this lovely set of spice drawers would have been originally used in the "country" kitchen attached to a wall.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it still retains some remnants of spice and leaves.

English. C1840-60.

Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these Antique Fruitwood Spice Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099933
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8096
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Set of Six Spice Drawers on Turned Feet. English C1840-60.

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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An antique miniature fruitwood cabinet with six small drawers and turned feet against a white background.
Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Set Of Six Spice Drawers On Turned Feet. English C1840-60.
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An antique miniature fruitwood cabinet with six small drawers and turned feet against a white background.
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  • ObjectMiniature Chest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsSix drawer configuration, Turned wooden feet, Small turned knobs
  • SizeH 15.9 cm (6 in) x W 17.8 cm (7 in) x D 8.9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects made before the widespread use of plastics. Miniature spice drawers were commonly utilised in domestic kitchens and larders during the 18th and 19th centuries to store costly spices, herbs, and aromatics.

Authentic pieces were typically fashioned from dense domestic hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, or oak. Construction often featured hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, turned wooden knobs, and small applied feet.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber for period-correct tool marks, natural patina, and oxidisation. Hand-cut joinery, old shrinkage cracks, and uniform wear patterns around the drawer pulls also indicate genuine age.

These compact units work effectively as desktop storage for small items or as distinctive display objects on a bookshelf or mantelpiece. Their rich wood tones complement both traditional and minimalist modern spaces by adding warmth and historical texture.

Preserve the wood by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, which can cause timber to split. Apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface without attracting dust.
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