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An Antique Treen Lace Folder
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An Antique Treen Lace Folder

19th century
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A well carved 19th century lace folder, with chip carved decoration, roundels and a cut out flower to both sides. It measures 10.5cm w x 16.5cm l.

They had several uses, firstly as the name suggest they were used to press and fold panels of lace. The finished lace panel would be dampened slightly and the lace folders would be gently pressed over the lace to smooth it out. The folder would also smooth the edges of the panels so that it would make it easier to join together the panels of lace if necessary.

Some lace folders were also very lightly heated and used to shape the lace and enhance its texture.

These small lace folders could also have been used with lace bobbins to support the lace.

This lace panel being so decorative would suggest not only that it was a lovely tool to be used in the making of lace but also that it was made as a decorative keepsake for the owner.

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

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A well carved 19th century lace folder, with chip carved decoration, roundels and a cut out flower to both sides. It measures 10.5cm w x 16.5cm l.

They had several uses, firstly as the name suggest they were used to press and fold panels of lace.

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The finished lace panel would be dampened slightly and the lace folders would be gently pressed over the lace to smooth it out.
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The folder would also smooth the edges of the panels so that it would make it easier to join together the panels of lace if necessary.

fig 1. A rectangular antique wooden treen lace folder decorated with intricate geometric chip carving, circular roundels, and a central four-petal pierced motif.
fig 1. An Antique Treen Lace Folder

Some lace folders were also very lightly heated and used to shape the lace and enhance its texture.

These small lace folders could also have been used with lace bobbins to support the lace.

This lace panel being so decorative would suggest not only that it was a lovely tool to be used in the making of lace but also that it was made as a decorative keepsake for the owner.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Archive I A rectangular antique wooden treen lace folder decorated with intricate geometric chip carving, circular roundels, and a central four-petal pierced motif.

An Antique Treen Lace Folder

Archive II A rectangular antique wooden treen lace folder decorated with intricate geometric chip carving, circular roundels, and a central four-petal pierced motif. View II
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A rectangular antique wooden treen lace folder decorated with intricate geometric chip carving, circular roundels, and a central four-petal pierced motif.
An Antique Treen Lace Folder
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A rectangular antique wooden treen lace folder decorated with intricate geometric chip carving, circular roundels, and a central four-petal pierced motif.
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A treen lace folder or board is a small hand-carved wooden cover historically used to protect handmade lace or parchment during storage and transit.

These items were typically crafted from dense native hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, beech, or oak, which allowed for precise hand-carving and long-term durability.

Authentic pieces display evidence of manual tooling, such as slight variations in the chip-carving depth, smooth patination from historical handling, and natural wood movement along the grain.

A carved treen lace folder can be displayed flat on a coffee table, mounted within a shallow display frame, or leaned against books on a library shelf as a tactile piece of historic folk art.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax paste periodically to protect the timber.
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