S/5175 Antique Treen 18th Century Black Walnut Game Carrier

An exceptionally good quality 18th century black walnut game carrier, having a bar handle with swinging brass hinges, that is above a twin aperture platform with a sprung brass plate to each end to retain the game. It has a rich dark colour, as found with black walnut, and an excellent patination.

Black walnut (Juglans Nigra) is a native tree to North America and was an important wood commercially, used by cabinet makers for furniture and occasionally items of treen.

Ex Deeley Collection

Sold 19 in. (48.5 cm.) Wide
3½ in. (9 cm.) Deep
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) High
English Circa 1770