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Fine Early 19th Century Yew-wood Barrel
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for sale €761     $826
£650
Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques

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Fine Early 19th Century Yew-wood Barrel

19th century
Description

Fine early 19th century Yew-wood Barrel, box with lid

Height 18cm

Width 13cm

Depth 13cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Yew Wood Barrel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182945
Dealers Internal Reference
2360
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Fine early 19th century Yew-wood Barrel, box with lid

Height 18cm

Width 13cm

Depth 13cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Yew Wood Barrel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182945
Dealers Internal Ref
2360
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots.
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Archive I An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots.

Fine Early 19th Century Yew-wood Barrel

Archive II An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots. View V
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 246
Items Sold 3,098
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots.
Fine early 19th century Yew-wood Barrel
Ref: SA1182945
An early 19th-century turned yew-wood barrel container featuring reeded hoops at the top and base, showing rich wood grain and natural knots.
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  • ObjectTreen
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialYew Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsReeded hoops, turned barrel body, natural knot graining
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This early 19th-century treen container takes the form of a Georgian turned yew-wood barrel with a lid, exhibiting a warm brown colour with rich wood grain and natural knot markings. The piece shows horizontal reeded hoops encircling both the upper section and the heavy base, framing a smooth, polished central body, while the top sits flush across a circular flat surface. Measuring 18 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, the compact box serves well on a bookshelf, study desk, or side table within a gentleman's library or traditional living space to hold small desktop items or keepsakes.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional handmade wooden items crafted on a lathe prior to the mass introduction of modern materials. Turned barrels during the early 19th century were frequently used to store tobacco, tea, spices, or small household requisites.

Yew wood is prized for its dense grain, durability, and distinctive warm reddish-brown colouration with contrasting pale sapwood and natural knots. Its flexibility and tight timber structure allowed woodturners to create detailed reeding and smooth finishes.

Authentic 19th-century treen demonstrates natural wear to contact points, slight shrinkage or asymmetry from the drying of historic timber over centuries, and hand-turned tooling marks under a original, undisturbed wax polish or patina.

Place turned wooden objects on open shelving, sideboards, or writing desks alongside dark books, brass accents, or ceramics to add texture, warmth, and historical interest to a room scheme.

Preserve yew wood treen by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a small amount of beeswax polish annually. Avoid direct sunlight, radiator heat, and moist environments to prevent cracking or warping.
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