Antique Straw Splitter - Treen

19th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

A mid 1800's straw splitter stamped with J Austen who was a wood turner at this time.

Thisantique treen straw splitter has five different sizes one with 8 fins, a seven fin, a six a five and a four. The straw would be pulled through one of these splitters dividing the straw into different thicknesses of splints depending on which size was required.

This straw would then go on to be used to make baskets, hats etc

It measures 9cm h x 5cm w at its widest part x 4cm d

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https://www.opusantiques.co.uk/single-post/2018/06/05/The-Humble-Antique-Treen-Straw-Splitter

Antique Treen Straw Splitter - J Austen

£195.00Price

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Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA637592

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

A mid 1800's straw splitter stamped with J Austen who was a wood turner at this time.

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Thisantique treen straw splitter has five different sizes one with 8 fins, a seven fin, a six a five and a four.

Opus Antiques

The straw would be pulled through one of these splitters dividing the straw into different thicknesses of splints depending on which size was required.