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An Antique Treen Puzzle Ball
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An Antique Treen Puzzle Ball

19th century
Sold 27 February 2026 · Opus Antiques
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An early 1900's antique treen jigsaw in the shape of a wooden ball. Described by Pinto as a Chinese globe puzzle, being as difficult to make as it is to assemble'. Its made from one piece of wood and all the pieces slide out. 

Illustrated in Plate 241  in Treen and other wooden bygones by Pinto

It measures approx 7.5cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Puzzle Ball to the 19th Century.

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Description
An early 1900's antique treen jigsaw in the shape of a wooden ball. Described by Pinto as a Chinese globe puzzle, being as difficult to make as it is to assemble'. Its made from one piece of wood and all the pieces slide out. 

Illustrated in Plate 241  in Treen and other wooden bygones by Pinto

It measures approx 7.5cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Puzzle Ball to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197464
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A spherical wooden puzzle ball with interlocking segments rests on a textured surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Treen Puzzle Ball

Archive II A spherical wooden puzzle ball with interlocking segments rests on a textured surface. View II
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Archive IV A spherical wooden puzzle ball with interlocking segments rests on a textured surface. View IV
Archive V A spherical wooden puzzle ball with interlocking segments rests on a textured surface. View V
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Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
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North Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
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Items Sold 2,403
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A spherical wooden puzzle ball with interlocking segments rests on a textured surface.
An Antique Treen Puzzle Ball
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A spherical wooden puzzle ball with interlocking segments rests on a textured surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInterlocking segments, Turned wood, Geometric joinery

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Treen puzzle balls are historic wooden objects crafted from interlocking segments that form a sphere. Originating primarily in the 19th century as folk art or parlour pastimes, artisans carved these items to showcase precision woodworking skills.

These items are typically turned from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, beech, fruitwood, or mahogany on a lathe. Craftsmen used hand tools to carefully shape the interlocking interlocking fingers that hold the structure together without adhesive.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned characteristics, natural patination, and minor variations in joinery due to manual craftsmanship. Older examples often display surface wear, oxidisation, and shrinkage consistent with age.

Display the sphere on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk as a textural curiosity. Its organic form and warm wood tones complement both minimalist and traditional interiors.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood splitting. Maintain the finish by occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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