Antique Large 18th C English Walnut Treen Tobacco Jar, C.1790

A superb and unusually large late 18th century English figured walnut treen tobacco jar, dating to around 1790. Beautifully handtturned, this impressive oversized example is modelled in the form of a silver tankard from this period, giving it both elegance and strong visual appeal.

The exceptional quality of the turner's craftsmanship is evident in the crisp detailing and finely balanced proportions. The interior has been expertly hollowed to create a generous storage compartment, while the shallow lift off cover features a domed centre and raised finial for ease of handling.

Over more than two centuries, the walnut has matured to a wonderfully rich, warm colour with an outstanding natural patina, highlighting the beauty of the figured grain.

As is typical of treen objects of this age, the timber has naturally shrunk over time, leaving the jar and cover slightly oval. Consequently, the lid aligns and fits best in one particular position—a characteristic consistent with authentic period treen and reflective of its age.

A fine and decorative example of Georgian English treen, combining practical craftsmanship with elegant design.

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1790

Dimensions:

• Height: 24 cm (9.45 in)

• Width: 13 cm (5.12 in)

• Depth: 13 cm (5.12 in)

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

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All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

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