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Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Shop Tobacco Press with Makers Mark P+. English. C1860-80.
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Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Shop Tobacco Press with Makers Mark P+. English. C1860-80.

19th century
Sold 21 September 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A rare example of a 19thc tobacconist press and mould, that would have been used in his shop to press the tobacco, the advantage of pressing pipe tobacco for hours or days can help different flavours blend and create a manageable "brick" that can be aged, packaged, or flake cut into a useful size for customers to purchase...it has the makers mark impressed onto the top edge of the mould P+ .... in very good condition with a fine colour and patina.

English. C1860-80. Provenance: Desborough collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
7.9cm (3.11")
Depth
7.9cm (3.11")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Tobacco Press to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090357
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8082
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Description
A rare example of a 19thc tobacconist press and mould, that would have been used in his shop to press the tobacco, the advantage of pressing pipe tobacco for hours or days can help different flavours blend and create a manageable "brick" that can be aged, packaged, or flake cut into a useful size for customers to purchase...it has the makers mark impressed onto the top edge of the mould P+ .... in very good condition with a fine colour and patina.

English. C1860-80. Provenance: Desborough collection.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
7.9cm (3.11")
Depth
7.9cm (3.11")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Tobacco Press to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090357
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8082
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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Archive I A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Shop Tobacco Press with Makers Mark P+. English. C1860-80.

Archive II A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background. View II
Archive III A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background. View III
Archive IV A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background. View IV
Archive V A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background.
Antique Treen 19thc Fruitwood Shop Tobacco Press With Makers Mark P+. English. C1860-80.
Ref: SA1090357
A vertical wooden tobacco press with a turned handle and rectangular fruitwood body against a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTreen and Woodenware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Treen
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned handle, Rectangular block body, Maker mark stamp, Dovetailed or pinned construction
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 7.9 cm (3 in) x D 7.9 cm (3 in)

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Victorian treen refers to small, functional wooden objects made from the 19th century onwards, often utilised by tradespeople in shops for compressing goods like tobacco before mass-packaged alternatives became standard.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, and lignum vitae to withstand repetitive manual pressure without splintering.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, tool marks from hand-turning, wear patterns consistent with commercial use, and historical makers marks or stamps impressed into the timber.

Such objects serve as sculptural display pieces on open shelving, desks, or mantelpieces, bringing tactile warmth and historical interest to contemporary settings.

Preservation requires avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the dry wood and protect the original patina.
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