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Antique Early Treen 19thc Gentleman's Fruitwood Pipe in the Form of Bellows. English C1860-80.
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Gentleman's Fruitwood Pipe in the Form of Bellows. English C1860-80.

19th century
Description

A beautifully made wooden pipe, made from finest fruitwood in the form of fire bellows...it has a silver band, where the bowl meets the stem and has gained a very good colour from careful use over the years...it is decorated with very fine punchwork around the top surface of the bowl...a real collectors piece..!

English. C1860-80.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Victorian Treen Bellows Pipe to the 19th Century.

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SA1237646
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8576
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Description
A beautifully made wooden pipe, made from finest fruitwood in the form of fire bellows...
“
it has a silver band, where the bowl meets the stem and has gained a very good colour from careful use over the years.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..it is decorated with very fine punchwork around the top surface of the bowl...a real collectors piece..!

English. C1860-80.

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
17.8cm (7.01")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Victorian Treen Bellows Pipe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237646
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8576
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band.

Antique Early Treen 19thc Gentleman's Fruitwood Pipe in the Form of Bellows. English C1860-80.

Archive II A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Gentleman's Fruitwood Pipe In The Form Of Bellows. English C1860-80.
Ref: SA1237646
A nineteenth-century carved fruitwood tobacco pipe shaped like miniature fireplace bellows with an ebonised stem and metal ferrule band.
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  • ObjectTobacco Pipes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Novelty Treen
  • MaterialFruitwood, Metal, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBellows form, Carved contours, Metal ferrule band
  • SizeH 5.1 cm (2 in) x W 17.8 cm (7 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian novelty treen gentleman's tobacco pipe takes the form of miniature fireplace bellows, created from dark brown fruitwood with an ebonised wood stem. The piece exhibits carved contours, a metal ferrule band, and distinct signs of age including surface wear and a rich patina developed from years of handling. Measuring 5.1 cm high, 17.8 cm wide, and 5.1 cm deep, the miniature scale makes it a suitable collector's object for display on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study. The sculptural pipe rests horizontally, terminating in a slender stem connected by a metallic band to the main bellows-shaped body. The timber shows varied warm brown tones across the shaped surfaces, whilst the stepped bowl rises from the top. Such curious smoker's items integrate into traditional interior displays, offering a conversation piece when set among books or within a cabinet collection.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional or decorative domestic objects crafted entirely from wood. During the nineteenth century, novelty items such as pipes carved into the shapes of everyday tools and objects gained popularity among collectors and smokers.

Treen pipes were predominantly hand-carved from dense hardwoods or fruitwoods such as cherry, apple, or boxwood due to their tight grain and heat resistance. These were often finished with silver or nickel ferrules and ebonised wooden or vulcanite stems.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patination from handling, subtle hand-carving tool marks, and age-appropriate wear around the bowl aperture. Period construction details, such as antique ferrule fittings and historical timber shrinkage, help distinguish genuine period items.

Small treen curios are suited for display inside glass cabinets, arranged on library shelves alongside antique books, or placed as tactile accents on brass desk trays.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the wood finish. Keep the object away from central heating vents, direct sunlight, and moist environments to prevent warping or cracking.
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