Small turned and decorated boxes like these are referred to as part of treen (wooden utilatary objects with fine workmanship). The fashion of woodturning started with the 16th century aristocracy who took it up as part of their education. From the 1800s objects like these became more available for the common class due to the Industrial revolution. These particular items were used to store away sewing accessories. They are lovely turned and decorated. Especially the egg shaped one is common for this use.

H 3.15 in. x W 1.97 in. x D 1.58 in.H 8 cm x W 5 cm x D 4 cm
Ref. 300 set

A set of 5 late 18th century wooden pigment jars. The softwood lidded jars are made in a baluster shape and decorated with the original black paint and hand painted color names in Dutch. Inside they still contain pigment remains and on one of lids there are 3 dates marked, the oldest one being 1781. All of the jars are in good condition and the lids fit perfectly. The paint has a warm patina and here and there you can even find old paint dots. Pigments were very expensive up to the 19th century. They were made from natural sources and sometime had to travel halfway the world to get to Europe. They were carefully stocked and used in jars like these. However usually they were made from pottery so wooden ones are rare to have survived. Pigment containers like these most likely were owned by a painter.

This Italian walnut early 19th century lay model is finely articulated with lots of details. The face is expressive, the hand and feets are well executed and the overall anatomy is in proportion. Interesting are the preserved wooden pegs troughout the model. Alltough it has its age the construction is just right, firm enough to stand independently and flexible to adjust. Models like this have been used since the 1500's and they exist in the smallest size like this one but also lifelike. Artists and students used them as model to study anatomy and proportions.

This 19th century briar wood pipe head takes the form of a horses head. The whole sculpture is finely detailed and it has a great expression.

Rustic and delicate miniature travel cabinet. Very finely executed in large boards of fine walnut. All sides traditionally dovetailed. The design, fabrication method and patina of this piece date it to the 17th century.

Superb walnut staircase model, so called Piece de Maitrise, probably Italy, 19th century, 2001.

Interesting French contemporary hand-turned box with three drawers completely made from one slice of tree. The complete design follows the natural forms of the wood with the drawers delicately sliced out. Great jewelry box, ornamental sculpture or gift for anyone.

H 9.8 in. x W 9.45 in. x D 5.12 in.

H 24.9 cm x W 24.01 cm x D 13.01 cm

Ref. 300

Life is like a box of chocolates....Great walnut veneered travel apothecary box with lots of drawers and compartments,Germany, 18th century, 905.

Dairy Bowls.

2 stormlichtjes 18 laat 18de eeuw,

20cm hoog,
7,9inch high

ref 951.15.4.202t

Large masterpiece, so called piece de maitrise, in the Compagnonnage tradition, 19th century, France.

This elm pot was probably used to store tabaco. It is finely turned and has a attractive patina.

H 4.33 in. x W 2.75 in. x D 2.36 in.H 11 cm x W 6.99 cm x D 6 cm

Ref. 105.

Early 19th century Italian Lay Figure, 32 cm high, ref. 1005.

Contemporary Piece de Maitrise from belgian ebenist Noël Fievez.

Elegant quaterturn staircase made as an apprentise piece to the Carpenters Guild, France, 19th century.

Lovely Dairy Bowl, 19th century.

Collection of wooden kitchen treen with salt and pepper, candlestickholder, pilgrims flask, several mortar and pestles and cutting tray.

Sicilian Marionette, early 20th Century, wood and iron, articulated face.

Nicely proportioned trestles to use for coffeetable support or decorative item, early 20th century, softwood, France.

Branch vase.

Collec tion of cutting boards.

Maitrise with elegant geometry, early 20th century, walnut.

Dairy Bowl, beechwood, 19th century, Belgium

Wonderful and quite large dairy bowl, beechwood, 19th century, Belgium

Pair of grainbowls, 19th century, France.

Miniature commode and linnenpress together with an carpenter study of a trestle tower.