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Antique Treen 19thc Scottish Small Staved and Banded Drinking Vessel Known as a Bicker. Scottish C1820-40.
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Antique Treen 19thc Scottish Small Staved and Banded Drinking Vessel Known as a Bicker. Scottish C1820-40.

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A skillfully made early 19thc Scottish drinking vessel known as a bicker....it is made from fruitwood and alder....the alder is put into peat to get the deep rich colour.... I always admire the skill of the maker as he / she has "feathered" the alder to make it water tight....a skill that is sadly dying out today....the whole vessel is then bound in willow and just to top all this off, the underneath has even been made in segments....very good colour and in excellent condition.

Scottish. C1820-40.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.1cm (1.61")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Scottish Bicker to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147177
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8277
Dealers Notes

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Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

Description
A skillfully made early 19thc Scottish drinking vessel known as a bicker....it is made from fruitwood and alder....the alder is put into peat to get the deep rich colour.... I always admire the skill of the maker as he / she has "feathered" the alder to make it water tight....a skill that is sadly dying out today....
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the whole vessel is then bound in willow and just to top all this off, the underneath has even been made in segments.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...very good colour and in excellent condition.

Scottish. C1820-40.

Height
4.1cm (1.61")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Scottish Bicker to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147177
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8277
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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An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen 19thc Scottish Small Staved and Banded Drinking Vessel Known as a Bicker. Scottish C1820-40.

Archive II An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background. View II
Archive III An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background. View III
Archive IV An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background. View IV
Archive V An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
Location
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,054
Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background.
Antique Treen 19thc Scottish Small Staved And Banded Drinking Vessel Known As A Bicker. Scottish C1820-40.
Ref: SA1147177
An antique Scottish staved wooden bicker with two horizontal lugs and banded body resting against a neutral white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDrinking Vessel
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Folk Art
  • MaterialWood, various timbers
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStaved construction, Opposing horizontal lugs, Banded exterior
  • SizeH 4.1 cm (2 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in) x D 5.7 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A bicker is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel, typically featuring staved construction with two opposing lugs or handles, historically used for ale or whisky.

Bickers were crafted using cooperage techniques, comprising individual vertical wooden staves held together by wooden bands or hoops, often incorporating contrasting timbers.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate hand tools marks, wood shrinkage patterns, natural patina, and traditional construction methods characteristic of Scottish folk craft.

Historical treen objects add tactile warmth and historical context when displayed on mantelpieces, within open shelving, or curated on sideboards alongside minimalist ceramics.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally treating the wood with microcrystalline wax while avoiding liquid polishes.
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