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Antique Early Treen 19thc Lignum Snuff Pestle & Mortar. English C1840-60.
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Lignum Snuff Pestle & Mortar. English C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A well made mid 19thc lignum vitae small pestle and mortar, which would have been used for grinding snuff into a fine powder...it has a wonderful natural colour and clearly shows the sap wood, which has given it an attractive colour....excellent condition.

English. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Lignum Vitae Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106598
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8087
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A well made mid 19thc lignum vitae small pestle and mortar, which would have been used for grinding snuff into a fine powder...
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it has a wonderful natural colour and clearly shows the sap wood, which has given it an attractive colour.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...excellent condition.

English. C1840-60.

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Lignum Vitae Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106598
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8087
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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Archive I An antique turned dark wood mortar and pestle featuring dense grain patterns and a smooth polished finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen 19thc Lignum Snuff Pestle & Mortar. English C1840-60.

Archive II An antique turned dark wood mortar and pestle featuring dense grain patterns and a smooth polished finish. View II
Archive III An antique turned dark wood mortar and pestle featuring dense grain patterns and a smooth polished finish. View III
Archive IV An antique turned dark wood mortar and pestle featuring dense grain patterns and a smooth polished finish. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An antique turned dark wood mortar and pestle featuring dense grain patterns and a smooth polished finish.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Lignum Snuff Pestle & Mortar. English C1840-60.
Ref: SA1106598
An antique turned dark wood mortar and pestle featuring dense grain patterns and a smooth polished finish.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLignum Vitae
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLathe turned, Recessed interior bowl, Matching pestle
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 3.8 cm (1 in)

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Treen encompasses small, functional wooden objects made before the widespread use of plastics. Historically turned on a lathe or carved by hand, these items span domestic, agricultural, and personal spheres, reflecting centuries of regional craftsmanship.

Makers predominantly utilised dense, durable hardwoods such as boxwood, sycamore, maple, and notably lignum vitae due to its exceptional weight and natural oils. Items were typically shaped on foot-powered or pole lathes, resulting in characteristic concentric tool marks and finely balanced profiles.

Authenticity is assessed through surface patina, signs of genuine wear, tool marks left by early turning methods, and the density of the wood. Period items exhibit dry, oxidised surfaces built up over generations of handling rather than modern chemical finishes.

These pieces function well as textural accents on bookshelves, mantels, or sideboards, contrasting against clean modern surfaces. Their organic forms and deep wood tones introduce warmth and historical depth to minimalist or transitional rooms.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber splitting. Cleaning should be restricted to a dry or lightly damp lint-free cloth, avoiding modern furniture polishes, silicone sprays, or immersion in water.
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