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Antique Early Treen Kitchenalia 19thc Lignum Vitae Turned Salt. English C1840-60.
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Antique Early Treen Kitchenalia 19thc Lignum Vitae Turned Salt. English C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 25 February 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A beautifully turned mid 19thc small lignum vitae salt, with attractive figuring and pleasing shape, with incised line decoration...it has gained a beautiful colour and is in very nice condition.

English. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

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SA1181874
Dealers Internal Reference
Ms 8398
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Description
A beautifully turned mid 19thc small lignum vitae salt, with attractive figuring and pleasing shape, with incised line decoration...it has gained a beautiful colour and is in very nice condition.

English. C1840-60.

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181874
Dealers Internal Ref
Ms 8398
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 A small, dark brown turned lignum vitae wooden salt cellar with ribbed details and a stepped pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen Kitchenalia 19thc Lignum Vitae Turned Salt. English C1840-60.

Archive II A small, dark brown turned lignum vitae wooden salt cellar with ribbed details and a stepped pedestal base. View II
Archive III A small, dark brown turned lignum vitae wooden salt cellar with ribbed details and a stepped pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A small, dark brown turned lignum vitae wooden salt cellar with ribbed details and a stepped pedestal base. View IV
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A small, dark brown turned lignum vitae wooden salt cellar with ribbed details and a stepped pedestal base.
Antique Early Treen Kitchenalia 19thc Lignum Vitae Turned Salt. English C1840-60.
Ref: SA1181874
A small, dark brown turned lignum vitae wooden salt cellar with ribbed details and a stepped pedestal base.
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  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialLignum Vitae
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLathe turned rings, Stepped circular base, Hollow bowl interior
  • SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in) x D 5.7 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects made by hand before the widespread use of plastics and modern manufacturing. While items date back centuries, the Victorian and Georgian eras produced some of the finest turned examples.

Lignum vitae is an exceptionally dense and heavy wood with natural oils that make it durable and water-resistant. This made it the ideal material for items subject to regular handling and use, such as pestles, mortars, and salt cellars.

Authentic pieces typically display concentric tool marks from lathe turning, dense grain patterns, and a warm, patinated surface developed through decades of handling. Weight and wood type are also key indicators of age and quality.

Antique treen adds organic warmth and tactile contrast to contemporary or minimalist spaces. These pieces can be displayed on open shelving, sideboards, or coffee tables as sculptural accents.

Keep wooden treen away from direct heat sources, extreme humidity, and direct sunlight to prevent cracking. Occasional treatment with a microcrystalline wax helps protect the surface without altering the natural patina.
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