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Georgian Irish Pewter & Treen Campaign Shaving Box
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Georgian Irish Pewter & Treen Campaign Shaving Box

18th century
Sold 8 July 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

An unusual Georgian treen campaign shaving box, c.1820

The box is of barrel form with campaign style brasses and a pewter lining stamped for Joseph Austen & Sons, Cork, Ireland. The box retains its original removable leather and brass fitted interior.

There is some wear commensurate with age but overall the whole remains in a very good condition.

Dimensions:-

Height: 17.5cm

Diameter at top & base: 7.5m

Diameter at widest point: 9cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Georgian Shaving Box to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118417
Dealers Internal Reference
7555
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Description
An unusual Georgian treen campaign shaving box, c.1820
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The box is of barrel form with campaign style brasses and a pewter lining stamped for Joseph Austen & Sons, Cork, Ireland.
Harrington Antiques

The box retains its original removable leather and brass fitted interior.

fig 1. A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background.
fig 1. Georgian Irish Pewter & Treen Campaign Shaving Box

There is some wear commensurate with age but overall the whole remains in a very good condition.

Dimensions:-

Height: 17.5cm

Diameter at top & base: 7.5m

Diameter at widest point: 9cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Georgian Shaving Box to the Georgian era.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118417
Dealers Internal Ref
7555
Harrington Antiques
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Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Irish Pewter & Treen Campaign Shaving Box

Archive II A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View II
Archive III A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View XI
Archive XII A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View XII
Archive XIII A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background. View XIII
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A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background.
Georgian Irish Pewter & Treen Campaign Shaving Box
Ref: SA1118417
A cylindrical wooden treen shaving box with a central brass clasp, showing an aged dark brown patina on a dark wooden surface against a blue background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Pewter, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood construction, Brass latch fitting, Cylindrical profile
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A campaign shaving box is a portable grooming container designed for travel during the 18th and early 19th centuries, typically housing internal components like soap holders, razors, and mirrors.

These pieces were crafted primarily from turned wood, known as treen, often featuring internal fittings made of pewter, brass, or glass to withstand travel.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks from pole lathes, the natural patina of the aged wood, hand-forged brass hardware, and the specific weight and composition of internal pewter elements.

Such objects serve as textural accent pieces on bookshelves, sideboards, or mantelpieces, adding historical depth and organic warmth to contemporary schemes.

Treen should be kept away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, maintaining its finish through occasional applications of microcrystalline wax rather than modern polishes.
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