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A Georgian Treen Paperweight
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A Georgian Treen Paperweight

18th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · Opus Antiques
This “Georgian Treen Paperweight” found a buyer.

It was listed by Opus 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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Description

A Georgian treen paperweight of lovely colour  and patina.

It has a lead weighted base.

Very tactile.

It measures 7.5cm w x 7cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Treen Paperweight to the Georgian era.

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SA1098595
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Description
A Georgian treen paperweight of lovely colour  and patina.

It has a lead weighted base.

Very tactile.

It measures 7.5cm w x 7cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Treen Paperweight to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098595
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Georgian Treen Paperweight

Archive II A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface. View II
Archive III A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface. View III
Archive IV A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface. View IV
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Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
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A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface.
A Georgian Treen Paperweight
Ref: SA1098595
A small, dark brown turned wooden Georgian treen paperweight sits next to a sunflower on a neutral surface.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHardwood, Fruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood construction, Domed profile, Central finial handle

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden domestic and decorative objects made by hand-turning or carving. It gained immense popularity in Britain from the 17th century through the Georgian and Victorian eras, valued for both utility and craftsmanship.

Georgian treen was typically crafted from dense domestic hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, lignum vitae, and mahogany. Artisans shaped these materials using foot-powered lathes, often finishing the pieces with natural oils and beeswax.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned tool marks, deep patination resulting from decades of handling, and timber shrinkage appropriate to age. Modern reproductions often lack the characteristic weight, wear patterns, and slight asymmetries of hand-lathed items.

Antique treen objects add warmth and organic texture to modern spaces. They can be placed on office desks, bookshelves, or side tables to introduce tactile historical interest without overwhelming minimalist design schemes.

Antique wood should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking. Occasional gentle cleaning with a soft, dry cloth and minimal application of microcrystalline wax helps maintain the surface finish.
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