Late 18th Century English Treen Tobacco Pipe Rack – George III Period
A diminutive and finely patinated English treen tobacco pipe rack, dating to the late 18th century. Carved from a single piece of fruitwood, the rack features a shaped backboard and tiered slots for pipe stems, with a gently arched crest and scalloped apron. Its compact scale and warm surface speak to both function and folk artistry during the Georgian period.
Date: Circa 1780–1800
Origin: 18th century. England. Acquired by us from a private collection in Whitby.
Material: Fruitwood (likely apple or pear)
Features: Shaped back, tiered slots, dry patina, wall-mountable
Condition: Structurally sound; age-related wear; original surface
Dimensions: Approx. width 20 cm (8")
A rare survivor of domestic Georgian treen, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, folk art, and English vernacular woodware. Its sculptural charm and historical function make it a standout piece for display.
A diminutive and finely patinated English treen tobacco pipe rack, dating to the late 18th century. Carved from a single piece of fruitwood, the rack features a shaped backboard and tiered slots for pipe stems, with a gently arched crest and scalloped apron. Its compact scale and warm surface speak to both function and folk artistry during the Georgian period.
Date: Circa 1780–1800
Origin: 18th century. England. Acquired by us from a private collection in Whitby.
Material: Fruitwood (likely apple or pear)
Features: Shaped back, tiered slots, dry patina, wall-mountable
Condition: Structurally sound; age-related wear; original surface
Dimensions: Approx. width 20 cm (8")
A rare survivor of domestic Georgian treen, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, folk art, and English vernacular woodware. Its sculptural charm and historical function make it a standout piece for display.
Description
A diminutive and finely patinated English treen tobacco pipe rack, dating to the late 18th century. Carved from a single piece of fruitwood, the rack features a shaped backboard and tiered slots for pipe stems, with a gently arched crest and scalloped apron. Its compact scale and warm surface speak to both function and folk artistry during the Georgian period.
Date: Circa 1780–1800
Origin: 18th century. England. Acquired by us from a private collection in Whitby.
Material: Fruitwood (likely apple or pear)
Features: Shaped back, tiered slots, dry patina, wall-mountable
Condition: Structurally sound; age-related wear; original surface
Dimensions: Approx. width 20 cm (8")
A rare survivor of domestic Georgian treen, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, folk art, and English vernacular woodware. Its sculptural charm and historical function make it a standout piece for display.
