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An Antique Treen Sewing Companion
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An Antique Treen Sewing Companion

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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This is a lovely Regency mahogany sewing companion. Note the lovely turned uprights with the wooden reels , the two pin cushions at the front and a turned thimble holder in the middle. The drawer below was for storage, there are a few needle packs and a metal thimble inside. This sewing companion stands on ball feet.

This stand measures 15.5cm w x 10cm d x 18cm h including the turned upstand.

C1820/30

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Sewing Companion to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09715294
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Darkened wax and dust in the turned crevices: untouched surface over many decades.
Solid turned mahogany columns and reel frame: early nineteenth-century work.
Turned cup cushions and central thimble stand: fashion of the 1820s and 1830s.
Turned wooden drawer knob and squat ball feet: early Victorian or Regency styling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245042
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Description
This is a lovely Regency mahogany sewing companion.
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Note the lovely turned uprights with the wooden reels , the two pin cushions at the front and a turned thimble holder in the middle.
Opus Antiques

The drawer below was for storage, there are a few needle packs and a metal thimble inside. This sewing companion stands on ball feet.

This stand measures 15.5cm w x 10cm d x 18cm h including the turned upstand.

C1820/30

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Sewing Companion to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09715294
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Darkened wax and dust in the turned crevices: untouched surface over many decades.
Solid turned mahogany columns and reel frame: early nineteenth-century work.
Turned cup cushions and central thimble stand: fashion of the 1820s and 1830s.
Turned wooden drawer knob and squat ball feet: early Victorian or Regency styling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245042
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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An antique turned-wood sewing companion featuring a base drawer, thread spool holders, turned columns, and integrated pin cushions.
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Archive I An antique turned-wood sewing companion featuring a base drawer, thread spool holders, turned columns, and integrated pin cushions.

An Antique Treen Sewing Companion

Archive II An antique turned-wood sewing companion featuring a base drawer, thread spool holders, turned columns, and integrated pin cushions. View II
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Archive V An antique turned-wood sewing companion featuring a base drawer, thread spool holders, turned columns, and integrated pin cushions. View V
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An antique turned-wood sewing companion featuring a base drawer, thread spool holders, turned columns, and integrated pin cushions.
An Antique Treen Sewing Companion
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An antique turned-wood sewing companion featuring a base drawer, thread spool holders, turned columns, and integrated pin cushions.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Textile, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Integrated pincushions, Single base drawer, Baluster posts

This nineteenth-century Victorian treen sewing companion is fashioned from warm brown mahogany with a rich polished finish, comprising a rectangular base fitted with a single drawer and a circular wooden pull knob, resting on four small ball feet. The upper section consists of turned baluster uprights supporting a decorative horizontal spindle rail above a metal rod holding three small wooden spools wound with blue, cream and red thread, accompanied by two larger wooden spools on a lower rod between the columns, two fabric-covered pincushions, and a central turned thimble holder. The piece measures 15.5cm wide, 10cm deep and 18cm high. Ideal for display on a sideboard top in a living room, study or bedroom, this compact accessory provides functional tabletop storage for sewing notions within the integrated base drawer. The traditional English country house design makes a charming addition to a collection of antique treen or needlework tools, combining decorative turned woodwork with practical compartments for domestic use.

FAQs

A treen sewing companion is a small wooden tabletop object designed to organise sewing accessories such as thread spools, pins, thimbles, and tape measures. Originating primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries, these functional items were hand-turned by woodworkers using domestic hardwoods.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, mahogany, fruitwood, or sycamore using turning lathes. Components often included wool or velvet cushions for pins, along with metal spindles for securing thread reels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural surface wear around points of contact, slightly asymmetric hand-turned profiles, and a deep, aged patina achieved through handling. Look for period joinery on base drawers and original metal or bone fittings.

Place the item on a bookshelf, sideboard, or desk alongside historic books, framed prints, or craft items. Its compact scale and warm timber tones provide textual interest in traditional or modern rustic interiors.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources, bright sunlight, and damp conditions to prevent timber warping or cracking. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax paste annually to protect the original finish and retain its lustre.
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