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Description

A very good 19th century antique treen knitting sheath from Dentdale. Note the pronounched ledge on the upper section, the lovely turned handle and the unusual brass pique work initials and decoration throughout.

It measures 25cm l.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Knitting Sheath to the 19th Century.

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SA1007547

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very good 19th century antique treen knitting sheath from Dentdale.

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Note the pronounched ledge on the upper section, the lovely turned handle and the unusual brass pique work initials and decoration throughout.

Opus Antiques

It measures 25cm l.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Knitting Sheath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1007547

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Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTreen Collectables
Period19th century
StyleFolk Art
MaterialHardwood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned upper stem, Brass pique inlay, Incised border notches

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A knitting sheath is a traditional hand-held or belt-mounted device used historically by hand-knitters to anchor the working needle, particularly when employing the cottage industry method of rapid knitting.

These items were predominantly carved from dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, boxwood, or walnut, and frequently decorated with decorative techniques like incised carving, chip carving, and brass pique work.

Authenticity is determined by hand-tooled tool marks, natural patina and wear consistent with age, traditional joint construction, and period-appropriate metal inlay techniques such as brass wire or pin pique.

These pieces can be displayed on bookshelves, within cabinets of curiosity, or mounted on stands to highlight their sculptural forms and historical craftsmanship as curated decorative accents.

Treen should be kept away from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally treating with microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without damaging the historic finish.