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Antique Poodle Tobacco Jar, English, Fruitwood, Dog, Treen, Figural, Edwardian
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Antique Poodle Tobacco Jar, English, Fruitwood, Dog, Treen, Figural, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique poodle tobacco jar. An English, fruitwood dog-shaped treen, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Fascinating treen ware, with a charming begging dog form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time-worn, original order

Carved fruitwood presented in a superb poodle form

Accentuated with glass eyes, ruffled coat detail and shaved body

Head acts as a lid, hinged for access to the steel lined interior

Small lid sits above the tobacco once added to the sleeve

Ideal for decorative interest or as an accoutrement to a smoking lounge

This is a delightful antique poodle tobacco jar, presenting great character and distinctive craftsmanship. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Max Height: 25cm (9.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Treen Tobacco Jar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207958
Dealers Internal Reference
26013
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Description
This is an antique poodle tobacco jar. An English, fruitwood dog-shaped treen, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Fascinating treen ware, with a charming begging dog form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time-worn, original order

fig 1. An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes.
fig 1. Antique Poodle Tobacco Jar, English, Fruitwood, Dog, Treen, Figural, Edwardian

Carved fruitwood presented in a superb poodle form

Accentuated with glass eyes, ruffled coat detail and shaved body

Head acts as a lid, hinged for access to the steel lined interior

Small lid sits above the tobacco once added to the sleeve

fig 2. An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes.
fig 2. Antique Poodle Tobacco Jar, English, Fruitwood, Dog, Treen, Figural, Edwardian

Ideal for decorative interest or as an accoutrement to a smoking lounge

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This is a delightful antique poodle tobacco jar, presenting great character and distinctive craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Max Height: 25cm (9.75'')

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Treen Tobacco Jar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207958
Dealers Internal Ref
26013
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes.

Antique Poodle Tobacco Jar, English, Fruitwood, Dog, Treen, Figural, Edwardian

Archive II An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View II
Archive III An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View X
Archive XI An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View XI
Archive XII An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes. View XII
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An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes.
Antique Poodle Tobacco Jar, English, Fruitwood, Dog, Treen, Figural, Edwardian
Ref: SA1207958
An Edwardian carved fruitwood tobacco jar in the shape of a seated poodle begging, featuring a painted finish and inset glass eyes.
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Treen tobacco jars are small, hand-carved wooden containers made to store pipe tobacco. Popular from the eighteenth to early twentieth centuries, these objects were often turned or carved into novelty shapes, including animals and human figures.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, walnut, or oak to allow for intricate detail. Jars were shaped using turning lathes or hand-chiselling, followed by waxing, painting, or lacquering to seal the timber.

Authentic items display evidence of historic hand-tooling, natural timber shrinkage over time, and authentic surface patination. Joinery at lid closures generally shows precise fitting with slight irregularities typical of period craftsmanship.

Novelty treen items serve as distinct accent objects when positioned on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or desk arrangements. Their warm wood tones and sculptured forms contrast effectively with minimalist contemporary backgrounds.

Keep carved fruitwood away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply a high-grade microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the wood.
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