Treen is a word from Old English meaning "wooden". It is now used as a collective term for small carved or turned timber objects, that were made for household use. The term is also applied to wooden articles that do not fit any other classification. The word is not used to describe objects that are mainly ornamental, nor to furniture.

Before the late 17th century when pewter, silver and ceramic tableware began to come into use for the middle and lower classes, wood was the default material for most dining utensils, from plates and bowls to spoons, and the use of wood extended to other kitchen and household equipment.

Almost all treen is anonymously made - there are no makers names or marks. The objects were made by the local cabinetmakers and wood turners.

Over the years many treen objects have acquired a satisfying patina, through their constant handling and use. more...

96 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Antique treen stamp box, marquetry bird inlay lid with faux…

Marquetry Bird Inlay Stamp Box with Faux Book Design

Antique treen stamp box, marquetry bird inlay lid with faux seven volume book shaping and twin internal reciprocal for stamps, width8 cm

Antique copper water pot, folk Art carved picture frame with…

Antique Copper Water Pot & Folk Art Military Picture Frame

Antique copper water pot, folk Art carved picture frame with military photographic portrait, antique maple picture frame and two treen ware lidded pots, 19th/20th century, (5 items), the water pot 20 cm high

Two antique coquilla nut treen ware shakers, and a coquilla nut…

Antique Coquilla Nut Treen Ware Shakers and Stand Set

Two antique coquilla nut treen ware shakers, and a coquilla nut and carved bone stand, 19th century, (3 items), the largest 10 cm high

Art Deco string holder, C.1920's treen hand painted string…

Hand-painted Art Deco cottage string holder, 1920s treen

Art Deco string holder, C.1920's treen hand painted string holder in the form of a cottage

An antique Swedish treen Hops ladle, 19th century made from a…

19th Century Swedish Birch Hops Ladle with Hook Handle

An antique Swedish treen Hops ladle, 19th century made from a single piece of birch, the large ladle with an oval rounded bowl and an integral handle with a hook on the rear for hanging or resting on the side of a barrel, with pleasant grain of honey tone…

Treen & wood Ware collection of predominantly Australian…

Australian Treen & Wood Ware Collection: Mixed Vintage Examples (quantity)

Treen & wood Ware collection of predominantly Australian examples, mixed vintages, (quantity)

Antique ear horns, coin purses, brass book box, brass case,…

Vintage collection: ear horns, coin purses, brass box, treenware

Antique ear horns, coin purses, brass book box, brass case, treen ware and wooden match dispenser,19th and 20th century, (9 items)

An antique English treen ware string dispenser with castle top,…

19th Century English Treen Ware Castle Top String Dispenser

An antique English treen ware string dispenser with castle top, 19th century, 13 cm high

A group of four treen nutrackers in mixed timbers, 19th century,…

Group of Four 19th Century Mixed Timber Nutcrackers

A group of four treen nutrackers in mixed timbers, 19th century, 15 cm and smaller

Victorian treen box and train ticket, mahogany slide open box…

Victorian Treen Box with 1860 Melbourne to Richmond Ticket

Victorian treen box and train ticket, mahogany slide open box in the form of a book with Melbourne to Richmond first class monthly train ticket for 1860

A treen pedestal bowl and cover, 19th century, in turned burl…

19th Century Burl Wood Pedestal Bowl with Dome Cover

A treen pedestal bowl and cover, 19th century, in turned burl wood with a dome cover and acorn finial, 23 cm high

Victorian treen spice container, cylindrical in three sections…

Victorian Treen Spice Container with Transfer Printed Labels

Victorian treen spice container, cylindrical in three sections which screw apart, each with transfer printed label, 14.5 cm high

Two 19th century treen butter Pats & butter mould, all with…

19th Century Carved Treen Butter Pats and Mould (15cm)

Two 19th century treen butter Pats & butter mould, all with carved decoration, largest 15 cm long

Three Victorian treen Shortbread moulds

Victorian Shortbread Mould Trio

Three Victorian treen Shortbread moulds

Victorian treen miniature cooking pot & Capstan, 5.3 and 8.2 cm…

Victorian Treen Miniature Cooking Pot & Capstan: 5.3-8.2 cm Diameter

Victorian treen miniature cooking pot & Capstan, 5.3 and 8.2 cm diameter

Victorian treen cheese scoop & brass bound container, 15 cm…

Victorian Treen Cheese Scoop with Brass Bound Container

Victorian treen cheese scoop & brass bound container, 15 cm long & 8.5 cm high

Georgian treen boot, with small brass nails forming initial B…

Georgian Treen Boot: Brass Nailed, Lace Holed - 14.5cm

Georgian treen boot, with small brass nails forming initial B and lace holes, 14.5 cm long

Two pieces Victorian treen, money box in the form of a stool &…

Victorian Treen: Stool Money Box and Miniature Bellows Box

Two pieces Victorian treen, money box in the form of a stool & box in the form of miniature bellows

Victorian treen miniature bowl & lidded container, 5.5 cm high

Victorian Treen Miniature Bowl & Lidded Container Set

Victorian treen miniature bowl & lidded container, 5.5 cm high

Victorian boxwood double measure, egg timer & treen container,…

Victorian Boxwood Double Measure, Egg Timer, and Treen Container

Victorian boxwood double measure, egg timer & treen container, 10.5 cm, 8 cm & 7 cm high

Three pieces Victorian treen, two lidded circular boxes, one…

Victorian Treen: Two Lidded Boxes & Ivory Miniatures

Three pieces Victorian treen, two lidded circular boxes, one with three miniature ivory items & thread dispenser, of sizes, largest 8 cm high

Three pieces Victorian treen, acorn shape lidded container,…

Victorian Treen: Acorn, Dice, and Barrel Containers Collection

Three pieces Victorian treen, acorn shape lidded container, dice shaker & barrel form container

Georgian treen nut cracker & nutmeg grater, 12 cm & 7.5 cm…

Georgian Treen Nutcracker & Nutmeg Grater: 12cm & 7.5cm

Georgian treen nut cracker & nutmeg grater, 12 cm & 7.5 cm lengths

Three pieces Victorian treen, winder, lighthouse form needle…

Victorian Treen: Needle Case, Winder, and Brush Set

Three pieces Victorian treen, winder, lighthouse form needle case with ivory finial & acorn form brush

Victorian olive wood container, mauchline ware & treen…

Victorian Olive Wood Container Set: 14.5cm, 8cm & 6cm High

Victorian olive wood container, mauchline ware & treen containers, 14.5 cm, 8 cm & 6 cm high

Victorian mauchline ware medicine glass case & four treen…

Victorian Mauchline Ware Medicine Case and Treen Containers Set

Victorian mauchline ware medicine glass case & four treen medicine containers, 11 cm, 9.5 cm, 8 cm, 7 cm & 5.5 cm high

Victorian mauchline ware money box & treen container, 7.5 cm…

Victorian Mauchline Ware Money Box & Treen Container

Victorian mauchline ware money box & treen container, 7.5 cm &14 cm high

Two pieces Victorian mauchline ware, miniature cradle, quaich &…

Victorian Mauchline Ware: Miniature Cradle, Quaich, and Treen Needle Case

Two pieces Victorian mauchline ware, miniature cradle, quaich & treen needle case (3)

A collection of Australian 'treen' mulga wood decorative pieces,…

Mulga Wood Treasures: A Stunning Collection of Australian Decoratives

A collection of Australian 'treen' mulga wood decorative pieces, (20+).

4 various treen items, includes cigarette dispenser; turned…

Assorted Tree Items: Cigarette Dispenser, Barrel, Castle Souvenir, Bottle Container

4 various treen items, includes cigarette dispenser; turned barrel; Stirling castle souvenir pot; turned and threaded bottle container.

Pair of late 18th century treen salt boxes, of demi lune bucket…

18th Century Treen Salt Boxes: Striped Panel Demi Lune Design

Pair of late 18th century treen salt boxes, of demi lune bucket form, set with panels of timber alternating in a different finish to create a strip motif, height 26.5 cm (2). Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 155

Conical treen glove powderer base 6.8 cm dia x 16 cm h

Conical Treen Glove Powderer Base - Compact and Practical

Conical treen glove powderer base 6.8 cm dia x 16 cm h

Antique treen adjustable pill roller 8.5 cm diameter, 11 cm…

Adjustable Antique Treen Pill Roller

Antique treen adjustable pill roller 8.5 cm diameter, 11 cm high. Handle rotates to adjust depth according to diameter of pill to be rolled.

Georgian English oak picture disk, turned and carved treen disk…

Welsh Woman Oak Disk

Georgian English oak picture disk, turned and carved treen disk with internal hand painted figure of a Welsh woman in traditional dress

Antique treen Grana Paradist jar, 18 cm high

Antique Treen Grana Paradist Jar - 18cm High

Antique treen Grana Paradist jar, 18 cm high

Tartan ware, Robert Burns brass plaque, antique brass and ebony…

Antique Scottish Collectibles Set

Tartan ware, Robert Burns brass plaque, antique brass and ebony bell, treen hipflask ornament, 19th and early 20th century, (8 items), the bell 18 cm high

A pair of Edwardian treen pin cushions, cedar and black velvet.…

Edwardian Cedar and Velvet Pin Cushions

A pair of Edwardian treen pin cushions, cedar and black velvet. Height 7.5 cm all in.

Trinket box, an early treen tortoise shell interior inlay box…

Early Treen Trinket Box with Tortoise Shell Inlay

Trinket box, an early treen tortoise shell interior inlay box with fine brass insert (some A/F)

A collection of Australian blackwood treen ware, comprising a…

Australian Blackwood Treen Ware Collection

A collection of Australian blackwood treen ware, comprising a blackwood stand, a footed bowl, a nut bowl and hammer, and two seals, the stand 27 cm high

A treen ware twine box and a footed bowl, 19th century, the…

19th Century Treen Ware Bowl and Twine Box

A treen ware twine box and a footed bowl, 19th century, the footed bowl 15 cm high

A collection of four treen accoutrements, 19th century,…

19th Century Treen Accoutrements Collection

A collection of four treen accoutrements, 19th century, comprising two small needle cases, a shoe shaped thimble case and an egg shaped parquetry spool container incised 'Grindelwald', the shoe shaped thimble holder 10 cm long.

Ten antique treen objects, including three mallets, a Prince of…

Antique Treen Collection: Mallets, Butter Mould, and More

Ten antique treen objects, including three mallets, a Prince of Wales feather butter mould, a plumber's turnpin, two ebony rolling rules, a truncheon a large butter pat and a press, the butter pat 40.5 cm long.

A lovely turned treen goblet and lidded spice pot, 19th century,…

19th Century Turned Treen Goblet and Lidded Spice Pot

A lovely turned treen goblet and lidded spice pot, 19th century, the goblet, raised on a knopped stem with a stepped foot, the pot, baluster in form with a threaded lid with a bronze lid finial, the goblet 14.5 cm high, 9 cm diameter. The pot 17 cm high.

Three Australian treen salt boxes, late 19th century, each…

Set of Three Turned Australian Salt Boxes

Three Australian treen salt boxes, late 19th century, each turned, two with alternating wooden panels, 29 cm, 27 cm and 24 cm high. The largest 17.5 cm wide.

A treen letter opener bearing details for the Eastern Telegraph…

1895 Eastern Telegraph Co. Treen Letter Opener with World Map

A treen letter opener bearing details for the Eastern Telegraph Co. 50 & 11 Old Broad St. London. with world map and calendar details for 1895.

A rare antique Continental treen ware card press with four box…

Antique Continental Treen Ware Card Press with Scoreboards

A rare antique Continental treen ware card press with four box compartments, two removable porcelain scoreboards and pencils, plus antique cards, 19th century, 22 cm high,29 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Georgian treen coquilla nutmeg grater, 19th century, modelled…

Georgian Acorn Nutmeg Grater with Ivory Mount

Georgian treen coquilla nutmeg grater, 19th century, modelled as an acorn shape, opening to an ivory-mounted screw-out steel grater, height 8 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Mid to late 19th century black forest Treenware spice grater…

Black Forest Treenware Spice Grater with Grape Carving

Mid to late 19th century black forest Treenware spice grater carved with grapes and vine leaves, height 7.8 cm

Lidded box, bowl, ball and spice box, 18th and 19th century, 16…

Treenware Set: Lidded Box, Bowl, Ball, Spice Box

Lidded box, bowl, ball and spice box, 18th and 19th century, 16 cm high treen ware boxwood bottle holder, bowl, ball and spice box, 18th and 19th century, 16 cm high

Three treen cutlery trays 19th century, of typical form, each…

19th Century Treen Cutlery Trays with Handles

Three treen cutlery trays 19th century, of typical form, each with a handle, the largest 16 cm x 28 cm x 40 cm. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.

Six Victorian treen objects, in various carved Woods & shapes,…

Victorian Carved Treen Objects, 19th Century England

Six Victorian treen objects, in various carved Woods & shapes, English, 19th century, height 8.5 - 18 cm

Six Victorian treen objects, in various carved Woods & shapes,…

Victorian Carved Treen Objects, 19th Century, English

Six Victorian treen objects, in various carved Woods & shapes, English, 19th century, H

Seven Victorian treen objects, in various carved Woods & shapes,…

Victorian Carved Treen Objects, English, 19th Century

Seven Victorian treen objects, in various carved Woods & shapes, English, 19th century, some with maker's marks, height 6.5 - 10 cm

Four old items of treen, two mallets, a knife and fid.

Antique Treen Collection: Mallets, Knife, and Fid

Four old items of treen, two mallets, a knife and fid.

A New Zealand treen ware jewel box with hand painted Moari…

Hand-painted Maori scene jewel box from 19th century NZ

A New Zealand treen ware jewel box with hand painted Moari scene titled 'Drop Scene, Wanganui River, N.Z.', 19th century, 15 cm diameter

Four antique wooden treen kitchenalia objects, a salt box,…

Antique Wooden Kitchen Objects Set

Four antique wooden treen kitchenalia objects, a salt box, butter mould, two, other boxes, in mixed timbers including oak, elm, 19th century, a half barrel shaped hinged salt box, a press out butter mould with thistle, and crimped edge decoration, a ring…

A collection of treen items, 19th century, comprising miniature…

19th Century Treen Miniatures and Puzzle Box Collection

A collection of treen items, 19th century, comprising miniature boxes, thread cases and puzzle box, puzzle box 9.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, 2.4 cm deep

Antique hand carved treenware conqilla nut pomander, 9 cm long

Hand-carved Treenware Conqilla Nut Pomander - Antique

Antique hand carved treenware conqilla nut pomander, 9 cm long

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander, 8 cm long

Hand-carved Coquilla Nut Pomander

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander, 8 cm long

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander, 6 cm long

Hand-carved Coquilla Nut Pomander, Antique Treenware

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander, 6 cm long

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander, 7 cm long

Hand-carved Coquilla Nut Pomander - Antique Treenware

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander, 7 cm long

Mid 19th century treen bottle holder 19.5 cm high

Antique Treen Bottle Holder

Mid 19th century treen bottle holder 19.5 cm high

A collection of eleven pieces of treen, including, glove…

Assorted Treen Collection with Equestrian Multi-Tool and More

A collection of eleven pieces of treen, including, glove powderers, equestrian multi-tool, a watch holder etc.

19th century treen box and cover, in the form of an acorn,…

Floral Acorn Treen Box with Dog Motif

19th century treen box and cover, in the form of an acorn, carved with floral garlands, dogs, drapes and urns, length 6 cm

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander/ thimble…

Floral Treenware Coquilla Nut Pomander/Thimble Holder

Antique hand carved treenware coquilla nut pomander/ thimble holder of floral design, 5.5 cm long

Two antique treenware miniature comports each 6 cm high (2)

Antique Treenware Miniature Comports (Set of 2)

Two antique treenware miniature comports each 6 cm high (2)

Antique hand carved treenware conqilla nut egg cup, 7 cm high

Hand Carved Conqilla Nut Egg Cup - Antique Treenware

Antique hand carved treenware conqilla nut egg cup, 7 cm high

Antique carved Coquilla nut treenware sewing needle case with…

Devil Finial Coquilla Nut Sewing Needle Case

Antique carved Coquilla nut treenware sewing needle case with devil finial, 10 cm long

Antique treen ware medicine holder with bottle inside 7.5 cm…

Antique Treen Medicine Holder with Bottle

Antique treen ware medicine holder with bottle inside 7.5 cm high

Antique carved Treenware cotton thread holder with leaf and…

Carved Treenware Thread Holder with Leaf and Berry Design

Antique carved Treenware cotton thread holder with leaf and berry design

Two antique treen sailors seam rubbers, circa 1890s, 13.5 cm…

Antique Sailor Seam Rubbers (1890s) - Pair

Two antique treen sailors seam rubbers, circa 1890s, 13.5 cm long (largest)

A treen string holder, 8 cm high

8cm Treen String Holder

A treen string holder, 8 cm high

A collection of late 19th century-early 20th century wooden…

Vintage Wooden Toy Collection

A collection of late 19th century-early 20th century wooden toys, including two treen dice cups and six spinning Tops

A large elm treen bowl, 19th century, 14 cm high, 54 cm diameter

19th Century Elm Tree Bowl, 54cm Diameter

A large elm treen bowl, 19th century, 14 cm high, 54 cm diameter

Antique treen gavel, 20 cm high approx

Antique Treen Gavel - 20cm Height

Antique treen gavel, 20 cm high approx

Early Treen carved 'Frog' lidded pot H11 cm approx

Treen Frog Pot with Lid

Early Treen carved 'Frog' lidded pot H11 cm approx

Rare antique treen butter churn, cherry wood and iron

Antique Cherry Wood Butter Churn with Iron

Rare antique treen butter churn, cherry wood and iron

A large provincial fruitwood treenware bowl. 49 cm diameter

Provincial Fruitwood Treenware Bowl (49cm Diameter)

A large provincial fruitwood treenware bowl. 49 cm diameter

An English elm treen Dairy bowl, together with a treen string…

Elm Dairy Bowl and String Box

An English elm treen Dairy bowl, together with a treen string box, circa 1800, the bowl of typical turned form, the string box of cup and cover form and 22 cm high, the bowl 33 cm diameter, (2).

Set of five antique treen graduating eggs

Antique Treen Graduating Egg Set

Set of five antique treen graduating eggs

Vintage treen thread box, 10 cm diameter approx

Vintage Treen Thread Box - 10cm Diameter

Vintage treen thread box, 10 cm diameter approx

A large faceted treen mortar and pestle, 18th/19th century. 15…

18th/19th Century Faceted Treen Mortar and Pestle

A large faceted treen mortar and pestle, 18th/19th century. 15 cm high, 20 cm diameter

A turned treen mortal and pestle late 18th/early 19th century.…

18th/19th Century Treen Mortal and Pestle

A turned treen mortal and pestle late 18th/early 19th century. 16 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Five treen screw-top jars; S.Maw & Son. (5)

S.Maw & Son Screw-Top Jars Set of 5

Five treen screw-top jars; S.Maw & Son. (5)

Antique treen ladle, Ll35 cm approx

Antique Treen Ladle - 35cm

Antique treen ladle, Ll35 cm approx

Two treen porringers one of elm, the second of lignum vitae…

Elm and Lignum Vitae Wood Porringers Pair

Two treen porringers one of elm, the second of lignum vitae wood. Width 10.5 cm max

A burl wood treen cigarette case 19th century; 11 cm x 8.5 cm…

Burlwood Treen Cigarette Case and Cinnabar Lacquer Box

A burl wood treen cigarette case 19th century; 11 cm x 8.5 cm and a cinnabar lacquer box 8 cm (2 items).

19th century 'Treen' lidded vase, approx 30 cm high

Antique Treen Lidded Vase - 19th Century

19th century 'Treen' lidded vase, approx 30 cm high

Three painted Spa treen boxes, Continental, 19th century one…

Continental Painted Spa Treen Boxes, 19th Century

Three painted Spa treen boxes, Continental, 19th century one box 20 x 16 cm, two boxes 21 x 7 cm

A Victorian treen ware cotton reel box holder, c.1880's, turned…

Victorian Elm Cotton Reel Box Holder

A Victorian treen ware cotton reel box holder, c.1880's, turned elm with dark patination. The box is constructed with a screw-mount lid which, detaches, concealing 8 interior cotton reels on holders, with side opening holes allowing threads to, pass…

A well patinated treen flask and cover, 19th century. 20 cm high

19th Century Patinated Treen Flask and Cover

A well patinated treen flask and cover, 19th century. 20 cm high

A good treen barrel, French, 19th century, with acorn finial.…

French 19th Century Acorn Treen Barrel

A good treen barrel, French, 19th century, with acorn finial. 23 cm high

A finely engine-turned treen circular box. 13 cm diameter

Engine-Turned Treen Circular Box, 13cm Diameter

A finely engine-turned treen circular box. 13 cm diameter

A set of eight French fruitwood Skittles three treen Balls and…

French Fruitwood Skittles, Treen Balls, and Shoe Lasts Set

A set of eight French fruitwood Skittles three treen Balls and six wooden shoe lasts (17)

Two various early wooden items. Carved Continental nutcracker…

Early Wooden Treasures: Nutcracker and Treen

Two various early wooden items. Carved Continental nutcracker in form of man's head (small crack), with screw mechanism; and small screw-top treen. Height 14 cm (nutcracker)