This is a very good example of a fruitwood apple corer. It has so many attributes including the lovely colour and patina, the decoration of diamonds and the ovals around the open cage. The open lantern/cage has a ball inside. This piece is carved from one piece of wood.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Apple Corer to the Georgian era.

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SA1183213

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This is a very good example of a fruitwood apple corer.

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It has so many attributes including the lovely colour and patina, the decoration of diamonds and the ovals around the open cage.

Opus Antiques

The open lantern/cage has a ball inside. This piece is carved from one piece of wood.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Apple Corer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1183213

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Treen refers to small, functional domestic items handcrafted entirely from wood, predominantly produced before the widespread introduction of metal, glass, and plastic in everyday household goods.

Hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, sycamore, and beech were preferred for their tight grain, durability, and smooth finish, which prevented splinters during food preparation.

Authentic 18th-century treen displays natural hand-tooling marks, smooth wear from decades of handling, and a rich patina developed over centuries of age and exposure.

Small decorative treen objects can be displayed inside glass cloches, placed on bookshelf stacks, or arranged within curated cabinet of curiosity collections.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax sparingly.