English Treen Muffineer / Pepper Pot, 19th Century
Description
This exquisite English treen muffineer, or pepper pot, is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Hand-turned from dense, warm wood, this beautifully crafted piece displays the skill and precision typical of the period. The muffineer, a type of pepper pot commonly used during the Regency and Victorian eras, is characterised by its elegant, urn-like shape and perforated lid, which would have allowed the user to sprinkle pepper or other seasonings.
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English Treen Muffineer / Pepper Pot, 19th Century
This exquisite English treen muffineer, or pepper pot, is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Hand-turned from dense, warm wood, this beautifully crafted piece displays the skill and precision typical of the period. The muffineer, a type of pepper pot commonly used during the Regency and Victorian eras, is characterised by its elegant, urn-like shape and perforated lid, which would have allowed the user to sprinkle pepper or other seasonings.
The piece is made from a rich brown wood, which has developed a lovely patina over the years, adding to its character and historical appeal. The muffineer features a gently flared base that provides stability and balances the slightly bulbous body of the piece. The lid is topped with a charming finial, and its perforated surface shows evidence of its original purpose: a practical condiment dispenser.
This pepper pot is distinguished by its finely turned lines, which demonstrate the skill of its maker. The smoothness of the wood’s surface, coupled with the delicate detailing, makes it a beautiful decorative object in addition to its intended use. The piece comes in two parts.
Dating to the 19th century, this treen muffineer is a quintessential piece of English domesticware from the period. Treen refers to small wooden household objects that were crafted before the widespread use of industrial materials. It was common for affluent households to own such pieces, often made by skilled artisans in regional workshops. The muffineer would have been used at the dining table, where it was both a functional and stylish way to serve pepper or other fine condiments.
While its specific provenance is not documented, this item would likely have originated from an English workshop known for producing domestic wooden goods, possibly in the Birmingham or London areas, where woodturning was highly developed during this period.
Condition Report
Good antique condition with various historical repairs to the gesso and carved elements. Minor losses and age separations commensurate with age.
Designed to be wall-mounted; currently configured for traditional candles.
Measurement
Height:Â Â Â Â Â Â 21 cm /Â Â Â 8 inch
Width:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8 cm /Â Â Â Â 3 inch
Depth:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8 cm /Â Â Â Â 3 inch
Weight:Â Â Â Â Â Â 0.1 k.g. /Â Â 0.1 lbs
Cleaning, Polishing & Restoration
All our collections have been through our workshop and where possible, we always try to maintain the original finish preserving the patina and colour, some items are sympathetically restored and this is done by our own skilled craftsmen using only traditional methods
