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Antique Early Treen 19thc Small Boxwood Apothecary Double Ended Measure. English. C1840-60
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Small Boxwood Apothecary Double Ended Measure. English. C1840-60

19th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A rare 19thc small Apothecary measure, made from boxwood....it has a finely turned "discus" central knop, and has gained a wonderful natural colour .... this is the first one of this unusually small size, that I have bought.....in excellent condition. English C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
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Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Apothecary Measure to the 19th Century.

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SA1145717
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8230
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A rare 19thc small Apothecary measure, made from boxwood....it has a finely turned "discus" central knop, and has gained a wonderful natural colour .... this is the first one of this unusually small size, that I have bought.....in excellent condition. English C1840-60.
Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Apothecary Measure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145717
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8230
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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A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen 19thc Small Boxwood Apothecary Double Ended Measure. English. C1840-60

Archive II A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background. View II
Archive III A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background. View III
Archive IV A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background. View IV
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A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Small Boxwood Apothecary Double Ended Measure. English. C1840-60
Ref: SA1145717
A small, double-ended turned boxwood apothecary measure with a rich, dark brown patina against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectTreen & Woodenware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBoxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden profile, Double-ended cup configuration, Centred decorative collar
  • SizeH 6.4 cm (3 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 3.8 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional or decorative wooden household objects made before the widespread use of plastics and modern manufacturing, often produced by hand turning on a lathe.

These measures were typically turned from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or lignum vitae to ensure durability and precise volumetric capacity for compounding medicines.

Authentic pieces generally display characteristic tool marks from hand-turning, a warm patina developed through handling and age, and natural shrinkage or wear consistent with nineteenth-century use.

Small objects like apothecary measures add warmth and historical texture when displayed singly or in groups on open shelving, mantelpieces, or as part of a curated tablescape.

Preserve boxwood items by keeping them away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity changes, occasionally treating the surface with microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without damaging the historic patina.
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