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

18th century
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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)

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Tobacco Jar to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225282
Dealers Notes

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.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

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.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A superb and unusually large late 18th century English figured walnut treen tobacco jar, dating to around 1790.
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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.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface.
fig 1. Antique Large 18th C English Walnut Treen Tobacco Jar, C.1790

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.

fig 2. An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface.
fig 2. Antique Large 18th C English Walnut Treen Tobacco Jar, C.1790

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.

fig 3. An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface.
fig 3. Antique Large 18th C English Walnut Treen Tobacco Jar, C.1790

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)

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Tobacco Jar to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225282
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface.

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

Archive II An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View II
Archive III An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface. View XII
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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface.
Antique large 18th C English walnut Treen tobacco jar, c.1790
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An 18th-century turned walnut wooden tobacco jar featuring a knopped finial lid, turned mouldings, and a dark aged grain surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTobacco Jars
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLathe turned mouldings, Knopped finial lid, Stepped circular base
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This 18th-century Georgian English treen tobacco jar dates to around 1790. Formed from figured walnut, the piece possesses a rich warm brown colour and a natural aged patina across its surface. The timber displays visible surface scratches, minor historical shrinkage resulting in a slightly oval profile, and distinct variegated grain patterns throughout the cylindrical body. Lathe-turned mouldings encircle the top and bottom sections, and a small knopped finial tops the shallow lift-off domed cover, which sits upon a stepped circular base. The proportions measure 24 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Placed on an office desk in a gentleman's library or study, the container functions as a desk accessory for storing small items or dry goods. The hollowed interior provides storage capacity, while the removable lid allows access to the contents inside. The compact footprint occupies minimal surface space on a table, shelf, or desk surface, bringing period character to a working room or display setting.

FAQs

Treen literally translates to of a tree and refers to small domestic functional items turned or carved from wood prior to the widespread availability of cheap ceramics, glass, and metals.

Craftsmen selected dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, mahogany, lignum vitae, or fruitwoods, which allowed for precise lathe-turning and took a high polish.

Authentic pieces display subtle non-circular movement from wood shrinkage over centuries, faint hand-turning marks from early lathe work, natural handling wear to high points, and unvarnished aged interiors.

Style the vessel on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary books and textured objects to introduce warmth, history, and organic material contrast.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and occasionally applying a natural beeswax polish to maintain the timber patination.
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