Antique Lignum Vitae

A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale. Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame Barbara Hepworth, and a Hepworth sphere sculpture in the material was recently sold...

Lignum vitae is a particularly dense and heavy wood with a natural oil that makes it excellent for turning on a lathe.

Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over cylindrical ring turned body, the whole with good rich color and striking contrast wi...

This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...

This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...

A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist to a plain foot.

This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not drilled for finger grips, perhaps because of the split shown in the photos.

An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with a decorative handle and the original leather strap.

Pair of lignum vitae vases from England circa 1900. They are gracefully hand turned and have a wonderful shape.

English 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae string box of "pillar box" form, the ring turned lid with threaded interior over cylindrical base similarly threaded and turned from a single...

The wood was once used as propeller shaft bearings in nearly all the ships sailing the ‘Seven Seas’. Because of this, Lignum Vitae and Jamaica are closely associated in shipyards wor...

Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls. These Scottish carpet bowling balls are made from beautiful tropical lignum vitae wood.

Late 19th Century Anglo Indian, massive baluster turned, lignum-vitae pot pourri stand. Circa 1880. Lignum-vitae ( iron wood ) is massively dense and the hardest wood known.

4 Lawn Balls, 19th Century, Lignum Vitae inlaid numbers & Monogram Nicley Patinated with some minor crazing, Numbered & Monogrammed

A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds heaviest, densest wood.

Sailor's fid made of lignum vitae and brass. Once an indispensible tool on tall ships, the fid was used to work rope and open holes in a canvas sail.

A Very Attractive Pair Of Early 19th Century Antique Treen, Lignum Vitae Candlesticks, Of Good Rich Colour And Patina, Having Bulbous Sockets Over Broadening Baluster Stems, Terminat...

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle.

A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum vitae; (heartwood) lathe turned bowling balls.

Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head.

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper push-button and a silver presenta...

Attractive and skillfully made 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco pot with lid. The treen with fitted, turned lid has a center raised finial handle.

- Collector's specimens - Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring, patina, density and toughness Translated from Latin, vignum vitae means “wood of lif...

Exceptionally large eighteenth century turned Lignum Vitae mortar having a ring turned cylindrical bowl with a conforming foot and having a double band of palmettes carved on the top...

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...

Pair of Edwardian Lignum Vitae lawn bowls set on custom mahogany bookend bases.

An exceptionally large example of a traditional wassail vessel turned out of lignum vitae. Due to the immense size, it has been turned in three parts.

DIMENSIONS 5 in. x 4.75 in. HISTORY Lignum Vitae is the densest and hardest wood known.

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair - with Bergere Seat, Turned Stretchers, Spindle Back and Lignum Vitae Castors - 24"w x 24"d x 33"h (19" to the seat)

A vintage black patina waste basket well-formed of solid steel wire and woven in a diamond pattern. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.

Large Windsor and Newton artist’s fully adjustable studio easel raised up on trestle base terminating in four lignum vitae casters Dimensions Height 71.5 Inches ajustable to 97 Inche...

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid bronze and has a beautiful lignum vitae turned handle and a loud ring The bell is 12” hig...

An Arts & Crafts table lamp, with two twisted copper stems, resting on a lignum vitae base. England, Circa 1910 With the shade: 45 cm high by 30.5 cm wide by 15.5 cm depth Lamp base ...

A fine mid 19th century English turned Lignum Vitae communal open salt. The striking grain on this treen vessel shows the beauty of this timber and the great ability of the turner, ...

An English, bronze and ebonised lignum vitae dinner chime, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Still popular and played today with numerous clubs and associations around the UK. The hardwood is Lignum Vitae

The moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors that open to three removable shelves, the base has conforming panelled doors, central partition with adjustable shelves to both sid...

A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks This is a collection of 24 ships blocks and pulleys, all in good vintage condition, the are made in Ash, Oak and one ...

The unusual feature of lignum vitae for the rolling castors is a rarely seen feature in the 19th century.

Of particular note are the unusual lignum vitae roller casters. Grendey is documented as having used lignum vitae rollers, and in my opinion these examples represent a later, revised...

This is a unique design with four graduating drawers which each have the most beautiful contrasting zebra wood (Lignum Vitae) drawer handles. Handsome wide and low proportions with d...

Stylish Flame Mahogany French Glove Box of traditional form, complete with original working lock, lacking key. A Lignum Vitae Chess Dice Shaker. Circa 1820. Ladys Calling Card Ca...

Each piece is meticulously crafted from Lignum Vitae, a prized tropical hardwood native to the Caribbean and South America, renowned for its extraordinary density and durability.

Early 20th century pair of lawn bowls in original case, English. Lignum vitae bowls in leather travel case with expected wear.

A similar example is pictured in the reference below and described as "A mahogany elbow chair with open back of turned vertical spindles or small balusters , constructed of solid mah...

Marked by maker. Great quality lignum vitae - worn from use. Canvas & leather carrying sac made by "Rollo".

Mid-19th century turned & carved treen twine holder box, English. Made of lignum vitae. The container & lid & base separately turned & screw together - the "jar" of a...

Standing on a heavy trestle base with original lignum vitae castors, the easel was intended to be easily manoeuvred around the artist’s studio despite its impressive scale and weight.

A magnificent early 18th century lignum vitae pestle and mortar.

Late 19th century lignum vitae urn, English, circa 1860-1880. The vase shaped vase or urn with high quality turning from solid Lignum Vitae with a tapering body and bulbous foot. ...

Lignum vitae is a very dense and hard wood from trees native to Caribbean and South American lands and islands.

English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases Pair of lignum vitae spill stem vases from England, circa 1840 of rolled top slightly waisted cup forms on slender knop...

Bow fronted crossbanded Régence commode opening with three long drawers. Lignum Vitae parquetry veneer with gilt bronze mounts, handles and escutcheons.

Antique Lignum Vital Balls, Collection of 11 Victorian Indoor Carpet Balls, Antique Toys, Scotland 1870, H1144 + Scotland 1870 + Solid lignum vitae + Original finish + All in w...

All seven of these red sealing wax impressions are housed in nicely turned lignum vitae boxes with screw on lids. The boxes range in diameter from 29 mm (1.14 inches) to 63 mm (2.5 i...

The first mention of a wassail bowl was in the thirteenth century, a vessel in which revelers dipped cakes and fine bread. The practice of floating crisps of bread in the wassail bow...

(This is an English set so the BC likely stands for "Bowling Club." ) The box holds eight beautiful Lignum Vitae wood lawn bowling balls with engine turned banding and two white kitt...