Sold 27 September 2024 · Opus Antiques

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Description

An early to mid 1800s antique treen snuff mortar and pestle.

The main body is inlaid with pewter. The handle fits inside, the end has a metal X for grinding the snuff.

This piece measures 12cm h x 3.8cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1095503

Dealers Notes

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Description

An early to mid 1800s antique treen snuff mortar and pestle.

The main body is inlaid with pewter. The handle fits inside, the end has a metal X for grinding the snuff.

This piece measures 12cm h x 3.8cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Snuff Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1095503

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian / Folk Art
MaterialWood, Metal
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wood profile, Banded metal strapwork, Fitted pestle component

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden domestic objects made by hand before the widespread use of plastic and mass manufacturing, spanning several centuries of craftsmanship.

Antique mortars and pestles were typically fashioned from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, lignum vitae, or fruitwood, often featuring metal bands or reinforcements for structural integrity.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned tool marks, authentic wear patterns, appropriate surface patination, and timber characteristics consistent with historic woodworking techniques.

These small-scale wooden objects add textural warmth and historical interest when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or as part of a curated tablescape.

Treen should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaned only with a dry or barely damp cloth, and occasionally treated with neutral microcrystalline wax.