David Pool Antiques

A treenware ink holder which contains a glass bottle to hold the ink. The top portion is threaded and removed to reveal the bottle. Due to shrinkage from age, the glass bottle is now prevented from being removed. The interior of the treen lid has a carved stopper. Made of maple wood. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

19th century

2 1/8" Height, 1" Diameter

A rare lignum vitae turned, lidded and footed compote. The lid has a crack from the edge to the handle but is not very noticeable. It also has several small dings along the edge and two chips on the inside rim. The handle has two tiny dings. Overall, it is a beautiful example of lignum vitae treenware. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th century

7 1/2" Height, 7 1/4" Width at top, 3 1/2" Width at base, 2 1/4" Interior depth of bowl

A late 18th century turned maple footed compote. It is turned from a single piece of maple and has traces of old blue paint. This is an early piece of treenware with great form. It shows appropriate age shrinkage. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Late 18th century,  Probably English

5 3/4" Height, 8" Width at top, 6 1/8" Width at base, 1 1/2" Inside depth of bowl

A very rare pine double sided lollipop butter print. One side has a thistle design and the other has a geometric pattern. Hand carved and chamfered from one piece of pine. It still retains an original dry and natural surface. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th century

5 7/8" Length, 3 1/4" Width, 7/8" Thick

A maple butter stamp with thistle and crescent moon carvings. Hand carved from a single piece of maple. There is minor edge damage. It has an unusual handle design and old finish. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th century

2" Height, 3 7/8" Length, 3 1/2" Width

An oval birch bark snuff box with lid, with stamped crescent moons and pinwheel carvings. There is a split along the side. An unusual piece. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th century

2 3/4" Length, 1 1/4" Depth, 2" Height

A one piece hand carved treenware handled bowl  made of chestnut. There are a couple of age cracks, but they are stable. Great mellow aged patina. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th century

10 1/2" Length including handle, 6" Diameter of bowl

A small sized hand carved treenware trencher in maple. It has a wonderful old patina. There is a hairline crack but it is stable. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th century

13" Length, 7 1/2" Width, 3" Height

An unusual small, hand carved, oak container with a handle. There are some age cracks, but they are stable. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 20th century

6" Height to top of handle, 3 5/8" Length, 2 3/4" Width

A nice treenware bowl turned from a single piece of maple. It has good shrinkage and an old finish. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th century

7" x 7 3/4"  Wide