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A Decorative Oval Oak Butter Tub
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €322     $349
£275
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Decorative Oval Oak Butter Tub

19th century
Description

A Decorative Oval Oak Butter Tub.

Nicely decorated on the side of the lid and on the underside.

Still with the original willow wicker ties

In very good original used condition, with beautiful original old patination.

Dutch circa 1850-70.

21cm high, 21cm wide, 16cm deep.

Price: £275,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Oak Butter Tub to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125220
Description
A Decorative Oval Oak Butter Tub.

Nicely decorated on the side of the lid and on the underside.

Still with the original willow wicker ties

In very good original used condition, with beautiful original old patination.

Dutch circa 1850-70.

21cm high, 21cm wide, 16cm deep.

Price: £275,—

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Oak Butter Tub to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125220
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland Profile Page

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial.
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Archive I An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial.

A Decorative Oval Oak Butter Tub

Archive II An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View II
Archive III An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View III
Archive IV An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View IV
Archive V An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View V
Archive VI An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View VI
Archive VII An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View VII
Archive VIII An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View VIII
Archive IX An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View IX
Archive X An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View X
Archive XI An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial. View XI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial.
A Decorative Oval Oak Butter Tub
Ref: SA1125220
An oval oak butter tub featuring coopered staves, bound wood hoops, two raised side handles, a carved scalloped base, and a fitted lid with a turned central finial.
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FAQs

A wooden butter tub is a traditional coopered vessel historically used in dairies for storing, transporting, or serving freshly churned butter.

They were constructed using individual wooden staves bound together with bentwood hoops, often crafted from durable hardwoods such as oak or sycamore to withstand dairy washing.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved elements, subtle irregularities in the coopered staves, natural timber shrinkage, and a distinct surface patina formed through historical use.

Small treen vessels are commonly styled on kitchen islands, open shelving, sideboards, or mantlepieces as decorative focal points or functional containers for small items.

Keep the wood dry, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, avoid direct contact with heat sources, and apply a high-grade clear beeswax polish periodically to preserve the finish.
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