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Description

An early to mid 1800s sycamore spice tower. It has three compartments for storing spices, each compartment has its original spice label, All Spice, Cloves and Mace.

Each section unscrews for storage.

This tower has a very good colour and patina to it.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Spice Tower to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1099771

Dealers Notes

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Description

An early to mid 1800s sycamore spice tower.

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It has three compartments for storing spices, each compartment has its original spice label, All Spice, Cloves and Mace.

Opus Antiques

Each section unscrews for storage.

This tower has a very good colour and patina to it.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Spice Tower to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1099771

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Telephone 07941 285 532

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North Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques

Verified Since Oct 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectKitchenalia & Treen
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian / Victorian Country House
MaterialBoxwood, Sycamore, Paper
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wood rings, Fitted lid, Printed paper banners

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household items made by hand or on a lathe, with peak production occurring from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

These items were typically turned on a lathe from dense hardwoods such as sycamore, boxwood, or beech, often finished with hand-applied paper labels or ink inscriptions.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural ageing, distinct tool marks from hand-turning, genuine wear to the timber patina, and period-correct typography on any labels.

Display the object on open kitchen shelving or a wooden dresser to highlight its historical texture and warm organic material against modern surfaces.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, treating it occasionally with microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface without damaging historic finishes.