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Antique Early Treen Single 19thc Turned Fruitwood Scottish Spurtle. C1840-60.
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Antique Early Treen Single 19thc Turned Fruitwood Scottish Spurtle. C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 14 November 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A rare find from the mid 19thc is this beautifully turned cherrywood cooking instrument, known as a Spurtle....it was used for stirring porridge, soups and broths...... the rod like shape meant that the porridge can be stirred without forming lumps or congealing, unlike a spoon which has a "dragging" effect during stirring, ....the low surface area also meant that the porridge had less chance of sticking.....it is in very good condition with an excellent colour and patina.

Scottish. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Scottish Spurtle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038701
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 7882
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A rare find from the mid 19thc is this beautifully turned cherrywood cooking instrument, known as a Spurtle....it was used for stirring porridge, soups and broths......
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the rod like shape meant that the porridge can be stirred without forming lumps or congealing, unlike a spoon which has a "dragging" effect during stirring,.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

....the low surface area also meant that the porridge had less chance of sticking.....it is in very good condition with an excellent colour and patina.

Scottish. C1840-60.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Scottish Spurtle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1038701
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 7882
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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An isolated dark brown antique turned fruitwood Scottish spurtle angled from top left to bottom right against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An isolated dark brown antique turned fruitwood Scottish spurtle angled from top left to bottom right against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen Single 19thc Turned Fruitwood Scottish Spurtle. C1840-60.

Archive II An isolated dark brown antique turned fruitwood Scottish spurtle angled from top left to bottom right against a white background. View II
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Archive IV An isolated dark brown antique turned fruitwood Scottish spurtle angled from top left to bottom right against a white background. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Bedfordshire
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An isolated dark brown antique turned fruitwood Scottish spurtle angled from top left to bottom right against a white background.
Antique Early Treen Single 19thc Turned Fruitwood Scottish Spurtle. C1840-60.
Ref: SA1038701
An isolated dark brown antique turned fruitwood Scottish spurtle angled from top left to bottom right against a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-turned finish, Tapered shaft, Bulbous finial
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A spurtle is a traditional Scottish wooden kitchen tool, dating back to the 15th century, specifically designed for stirring porridge, soups, and stews without clumping.

Antiques spurtles were typically crafted from dense local hardwoods like fruitwood, sycamore, or boxwood, shaped using a manual lathe to produce smooth, rounded handles and tapered shafts.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, tool marks consistent with hand-turning on a pole lathe, and dry, dense wood with signs of historic wear from use.

These historical objects can be displayed in rustic pottery crocks or mounted in shadow boxes, adding textural warmth and authentic heritage to kitchen or dining spaces.

Antique treen should be kept away from direct heat sources and moisture, requiring occasional application of food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to prevent the wood from drying out or splitting.
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