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Early Victorian Fruitwood Spice Tower
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Sturmans Antiques

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Early Victorian Fruitwood Spice Tower

19th century
Description

An early Victorian turned fruitwood three tier spice tower with original labels c.1840. The solid blonde fruitwood tower with ring turned screw top sat over three tiers; each tier is screw released and has moulded rims plus the original hand printed labels. Presented in excellent original condition the woodwork has no damage and is crack free. The original labels have some loss of definition and lettering, as to be expected with an item of this age. This spice tower is still useable and has a superb overall colour and polish. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruitwood Spice Tower to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235345
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44160
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Description
An early Victorian turned fruitwood three tier spice tower with original labels c.1840.
The solid blonde fruitwood tower with ring turned screw top sat over three tiers; each tier is screw released and has moulded rims plus the original hand printed labels.
Sturmans Antiques

Presented in excellent original condition the woodwork has no damage and is crack free. The original labels have some loss of definition and lettering, as to be expected with an item of this age. This spice tower is still useable and has a superb overall colour and polish. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruitwood Spice Tower to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235345
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44160
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace.
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Archive I A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace.

Early Victorian Fruitwood Spice Tower

Archive II A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace. View II
Archive III A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace.
Early Victorian Fruitwood Spice Tower
Ref: SA1235345
A cylindrical turned fruitwood spice tower featuring stacked compartments labelled Nutmeg, Ginger, and Mace.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectKitchen Collectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood moulding, Stencilled typography, Stacked cylindrical compartments, Domed lid
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

A Victorian fruitwood spice tower is a turned wooden culinary container comprising stacked, interlocking or threaded cylindrical compartments used to store individual spices such as ginger, nutmeg, and mace in 19th-century kitchens.

These containers were turned on a lathe from dense hardwoods or fruitwoods like boxwood, sycamore, or plum, and featured precision-cut wooden threads or press-fitting joints to seal each tier against moisture and air.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned lathe marks, natural wood shrinkage leading to slight asymmetry, original stencilled or stamped typography, and genuine patination from age and handle friction rather than artificial staining.

Display the spice tower on a kitchen island, dresser shelf, or marble countertop alongside organic ceramic tableware and historic culinary antiques to introduce warm timber textures into modern spaces.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and central heating radiators to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a light coat of clear beeswax polish.
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