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An 18th Century Treen Fruitwood Apple Corer
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An 18th Century Treen Fruitwood Apple Corer

18th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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This is a very good example of a fruitwood apple corer. It has so many attributes including the lovely colour and patina,  the decoration of diamonds and  the ovals around the open cage. The open lantern/cage has a ball inside. This piece is carved from one piece of wood.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Apple Corer to the Georgian era.

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Description
This is a very good example of a fruitwood apple corer.
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It has so many attributes including the lovely colour and patina,  the decoration of diamonds and  the ovals around the open cage.
Opus Antiques

The open lantern/cage has a ball inside. This piece is carved from one piece of wood.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Apple Corer to the Georgian era.

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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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An 18th-century carved fruitwood treen apple corer with geometric incised details and a hollowed scoop.
An 18th Century Treen Fruitwood Apple Corer
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An 18th-century carved fruitwood treen apple corer with geometric incised details and a hollowed scoop.
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  • ObjectTreen
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIncised geometric carving, Turned handle knob, Hollowed scoop channel, Pierced cage detail

An 18th-century Georgian treen apple corer displays the warm brown tones and rich patina of carved fruitwood. This rustic farmhouse item incorporates several decorative elements, including incised geometric diamond patterns, carved oval borders surrounding an open cage structure containing a loose ball, a turned handle knob, and a hollowed scoop channel tapering to a point. The object rests on a flat turquoise surface against a plain background, illuminated by overhead lighting that highlights the dark carved recesses and aged wooden grain. Measuring approximately 15 cm in length, this compact tool fits easily into the hand. In a contemporary home, collectors typically display such small domestic wooden antiques on a bookshelf, within a cabinet, or on a desk as a decorative cabinet curiosity.

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Treen refers to small, functional domestic items handcrafted entirely from wood, predominantly produced before the widespread introduction of metal, glass, and plastic in everyday household goods.

Hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, sycamore, and beech were preferred for their tight grain, durability, and smooth finish, which prevented splinters during food preparation.

Authentic 18th-century treen displays natural hand-tooling marks, smooth wear from decades of handling, and a rich patina developed over centuries of age and exposure.

Small decorative treen objects can be displayed inside glass cloches, placed on bookshelf stacks, or arranged within curated cabinet of curiosity collections.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax sparingly.
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