Search 0
4,364  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA404296
FOR SALE
£425
Email
Save
Early 19th Century Continental Rustic Treen Birch Platter
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €497     $540
£425
LVS Decorative Arts

LVS Decorative Arts

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
  • Trade Associations
    LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
Relevant Links
Id #SA404296
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Early 19th Century Continental Rustic Treen Birch Platter

19th century
Description

A large early 19th century Continental rustic treen birch platter with handles of exceptional patina.

This piece has a dug-out bowl and has two carrying handles with an old repair to the rim.

There are traces of the original red paint wash to parts of the outside & underneath.

This platter is in good condition for age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Antique Treen Birch Platter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA404296
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS143
Dealers Notes

******************************************

LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

******************************************

LAPADA & CINOA member

******************************************

All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

******************************************

INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

******************************************

Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

******************************************

PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

******************************************

Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

******************************************

Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

******************************************

You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

******************************************

Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

******************************************

Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

******************************************

Description
A large early 19th century Continental rustic treen birch platter with handles of exceptional patina.

This piece has a dug-out bowl and has two carrying handles with an old repair to the rim.

There are traces of the original red paint wash to parts of the outside & underneath.

This platter is in good condition for age.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Antique Treen Birch Platter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA404296
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS143
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair.
1 / 13
Archive I A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair.

Early 19th Century Continental Rustic Treen Birch Platter

Archive II A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View II
Archive III A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair.
Archive V A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View IX
Archive X A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View X
Archive XI A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View XI
Archive XII A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair. View XIII
Enlarged Archival View
LVS Decorative Arts

LVS Decorative Arts
Telephone 07703 306451
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lvs
Verified Since May 2011
Items For Sale 231
Items Sold 1,086
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Verified Since May 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/lvs
Verified
May 2011
For Sale
231
Sold
1,086
A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair.
Early 19th century Continental rustic treen birch platter
Ref: SA404296
A hand-carved warm brown birch wood platter featuring integral lug side handles, a patinated surface, and a historic metal staple repair.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional household items hand-crafted entirely from timber before the advent of mass manufacturing. These objects were essential daily wares in pre-industrial European households, representing a traditional craft of converting local timber into practical domestic objects.

Treen platters were predominantly hand-carved or turned from single blocks of native hardwoods such as birch, sycamore, or oak using basic hand tools like adzes, gouges, and drawknives. These dense timbers provided durability for repeated culinary and domestic use.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle irregularities from hand tools, natural timber shrinkage across the grain over time, deep patination from handling, and historic repairs such as iron or copper staples installed to stabilize natural splits.

A rustic treen platter can serve as a grounded centerpiece on a kitchen island, dining table, or sideboard. It functions effectively as a decorative display base for dried botanicals, fruit, or curated collection objects within contemporary and traditional settings.

Keep treen away from direct heat sources, excessive dryness, and moisture to prevent wood warp or cracking. Clean with a soft dry cloth and periodically nourish the wood surface with a clear natural beeswax paste.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories