A lovely early to mid 1800s six tier spice tower with its original labels, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Allspice, Cinnamon and Mace.

Each section unscrews to put the different spices in.

Its difficult to find six tiers towers.

The tower measures 30cm h x 9.5cm w.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Spice Tower to the 19th Century.

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SA1207074

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A lovely early to mid 1800s six tier spice tower with its original labels, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Allspice, Cinnamon and Mace.

Each section unscrews to put the different spices in.

Its difficult to find six tiers towers.

The tower measures 30cm h x 9.5cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Spice Tower to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1207074

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An antique treen spice tower is a traditional multi-tiered wooden storage vessel used in 18th and 19th-century kitchens to keep dried culinary spices separate and organized.

They were typically lathe-turned from dense hardwoods or fruitwoods such as sycamore, beech, or boxwood, frequently featuring paper labels printed with typography indicating the contents.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-turning, subtle wood shrinkage resulting in slightly oval shapes over time, natural patination, and age-appropriate wear to the paper labels.

Position the piece on a kitchen island, dresser shelf, or sideboard to introduce warm timber tones and historical character alongside modern kitchenware.

Keep the object in a dry environment away from direct heat sources, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoid applying water or wax polishes directly onto the paper labels.