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An Antique Muffineer - Levi Collection Label
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An Antique Muffineer - Levi Collection Label

19th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · Opus Antiques
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This is a  late 1700s/ early 1800s  sycamore muffineer or spice caster from the Levi collection.. These were used for sprinkling sugar or spice onto hot buttered toast, muffins etc.

This example made from sycamore wood with a lovely nutty colour. The muffineer has an urn shaped body with a screw top lid and still retains its finial. On the underside of the base is an old collection label from A J Levi, author of  Treen for the Table, where there are similar examples illustrated.

It measures 15cm h x 6cm w at the widest part.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Muffineer to the 19th Century.

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This is a  late 1700s/ early 1800s  sycamore muffineer or spice caster from the Levi collection.. These were used for sprinkling sugar or spice onto hot buttered toast, muffins etc.

This example made from sycamore wood with a lovely nutty colour. The muffineer has an urn shaped body with a screw top lid and still retains its finial.

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On the underside of the base is an old collection label from A J Levi, author of  Treen for the Table, where there are similar examples illustrated.
Opus Antiques

It measures 15cm h x 6cm w at the widest part.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Muffineer to the 19th Century.

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SA1193327
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Archive I An antique turned wooden muffineer featuring a bulbous body, pierced domed lid, and footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique turned wooden muffineer featuring a bulbous body, pierced domed lid, and footed base.
An Antique Muffineer - Levi collection label
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An antique turned wooden muffineer featuring a bulbous body, pierced domed lid, and footed base.
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  • ObjectTreen & Tableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • Material[Hardwood, Fruitwood]
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood, Pierced lid, Finial top, Footed base

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A muffineer is a small shaker or dredger historically used at the dining table for sprinkling sugar, salt, or spices onto hot buttered muffins and other baked goods.

These items were traditionally crafted from various hardwoods using a lathe to turn the body, with hand-drilled perforations in the lid for dispensing contents.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, patina, wear patterns around the perforations, and overall craftsmanship consistent with historical periods.

It can be displayed on open shelving, dining tables, or sideboards alongside other treen and ceramic pieces to add warmth, texture, and historical character to a scheme.

Maintain antique treen by keeping it away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, occasionally treating the timber with microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without damaging the patina.
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