S/5174 Antique Treen Early 19th Century Mahogany Tobacco Barrel

A most attractive well constructed Scottish tobacco barrel in mahogany having alternate vertical bands of alder wood and sycamore. The fitted lid has a removable acorn finial with the mahogany body having protruding bands of reeded decoration. The whole has a pleasing rich colour and patination.

Ex Deeley Collection

Sold 10 in. (25.5 cm.) High
5½ in. (14 cm.) Diameter Scottish Circa 1820