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A Treen Dice Shaker in the Form of a Wine Bottle
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A Treen Dice Shaker in the Form of a Wine Bottle

18th century
Sold 21 October 2024 · Mike Melody Antiques
This “Treen Dice Shaker in the Form of a Wine Bottle” found a buyer.

It was listed by Mike Melody Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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From a collection of antique treen items ,a 7cms h boxwood dice shaker in the form of a bottle.

Complete with 2 bone dice these were often called "prisoner of war" items as many were made by french prisoners captured during the napoleonic wars.

In perfect order, a great addition to any treen collection

UK postage included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Treen Dice Shaker to the 18th Century.

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From a collection of antique treen items ,a 7cms h boxwood dice shaker in the form of a bottle.
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Complete with 2 bone dice these were often called "prisoner of war" items as many were made by french prisoners captured during the napoleonic wars.
Mike Melody Antiques

In perfect order, a great addition to any treen collection

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Treen Dice Shaker to the 18th Century.

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SA1082990
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A turned wooden treen dice shaker shaped like a wine bottle, shown open with two bone dice beside it on a wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Treen Dice Shaker in the Form of a Wine Bottle

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A turned wooden treen dice shaker shaped like a wine bottle, shown open with two bone dice beside it on a wooden surface.
A TREEN DICE SHAKER IN THE FORM OF A WINE BOTTLE
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A turned wooden treen dice shaker shaped like a wine bottle, shown open with two bone dice beside it on a wooden surface.
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  • ObjectGaming Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian Treen
  • MaterialWood, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLathe-turned profile, Screw-fit or slip-fit lid, Miniature bottle form

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Treen refers to small, functional or decorative wooden household objects made by turning or carving. While produced for centuries, finely turned domestic treen reached a peak in popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain and Europe.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, sycamore, and maple, which allowed for precise lathe-turning and took a smooth, polished finish.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit tool marks from manual lathe-turning, natural wear patterns consistent with age, shrinkage cracks, and a deep patina developed through handling over generations.

These tactile wooden objects work well displayed in small groupings on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glass cabinets, adding warmth, texture, and historical interest to modern spaces.

Treen should be cleaned using only a dry, soft cloth to remove dust. Avoid water, harsh chemicals, and modern synthetic polishes, applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly only if the wood appears dry.
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