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19th Century Treen Fruitwood Ceremonial Mason's Mallet
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for sale €287     $311
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19th Century Treen Fruitwood Ceremonial Mason's Mallet

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
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19th Century Treen Fruitwood Ceremonial Mason's Mallet

Ceremonial mallets were for presentation to nobilities invited to lay foundation stones of buildings. This fruitwood example of good colour and patination.

English, 19th century

19cm H, 11.5cm W.

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Treen Masons Mallet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1041845
Dealers Internal Reference
BA8690
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
19th Century Treen Fruitwood Ceremonial Mason's Mallet
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Ceremonial mallets were for presentation to nobilities invited to lay foundation stones of buildings.
Baggott & Co.

This fruitwood example of good colour and patination.

English, 19th century

19cm H, 11.5cm W.

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Treen Masons Mallet to the 19th Century.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1041845
Dealers Internal Ref
BA8690
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A 19th-century turned fruitwood ceremonial masons mallet with a smooth domed base, concentric circular groove details, and a turned wooden handle.
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Archive I A 19th-century turned fruitwood ceremonial masons mallet with a smooth domed base, concentric circular groove details, and a turned wooden handle.

19th Century Treen Fruitwood Ceremonial Mason's Mallet

Archive II A 19th-century turned fruitwood ceremonial masons mallet with a smooth domed base, concentric circular groove details, and a turned wooden handle. View II
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
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Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A 19th-century turned fruitwood ceremonial masons mallet with a smooth domed base, concentric circular groove details, and a turned wooden handle.
19th Century Treen Fruitwood Ceremonial Mason's Mallet
Ref: SA1041845
A 19th-century turned fruitwood ceremonial masons mallet with a smooth domed base, concentric circular groove details, and a turned wooden handle.
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  • ObjectCeremonial Mallets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned handle, concentric rings, finial top, domed base
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century treen ceremonial mason's mallet is an English Victorian piece designed for presentation during the laying of foundation stones. Constructed from fruitwood with a warm brown colour and a natural polished finish, the object exhibits visible age patination across its smooth surfaces. The design includes a heavy domed base, concentric circular groove mouldings surrounding the top junction, and a tapered turned wooden handle terminating in a decorative finial. Measuring 19 cm high and 11.5 cm wide, the mallet serves as a decorative decorative accessory in a gentleman's library or study environment. It sits securely on a bookshelf, desk, or display cabinet as a tactile conversation piece, bringing historical character to traditional or academic interior settings.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional or decorative domestic and trade items crafted entirely from timber. Ceremonial mallets or gavels were traditionally used in Masonic lodges and trade guilds during formal proceedings and rituals.

Craftsmen primarily used dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, oak, or lignum vitae, turning them on a lathe from a single piece or assembling turned components. Fruitwood was particularly favoured for its fine grain and smooth finish.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural surface patina, subtle hand-tool marks, and minor asymmetry resulting from timber shrinkage over time. The presence of smooth wear around handle grips and faint lathe turning rings also indicates age and genuine use.

These turned wooden objects serve as intriguing decorative accents on a bookshelf, desk, or inside a display cabinet. Pairing them alongside leather-bound books or brass objects adds textural depth and historic character to a room.

Keep treen away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber cracking or warping. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of clear beeswax polish will protect the natural timber grain and maintain the patina.
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