0
41,735  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 155  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1038749
FOR SALE
£225
Email
Save
19th Century Carved Folk Art Distaff
Abersoch Antiques
for sale €263     $286
£225
Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Dec 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver
Relevant Links
Id #SA1038749
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century Carved Folk Art Distaff

19th century
Description

A carved early 19th century carved distaff- originally used for spinning wool, they became a form of folk art heirlooms in many eastern european and russian steppe cultures similar in tradition to the celtic love spoon tradition.

Chip carved geometric patterns and floral motif adorn the staff of beech,small cross to the lower section,with shaped edging creating a decorative piece of art. General usage wear and lovely patination as per photo, old traces of worm now stable and treated. From a private collection

Dimensions:

165cm tall

6cm wide

1cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Folk Distaff to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1038749
Dealers Internal Reference
CONNECT4 STAFF J
Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A carved early 19th century carved distaff- originally used for spinning wool, they became a form of folk art heirlooms in many eastern european and russian steppe cultures similar in tradition to the celtic love spoon tradition.
“
Chip carved geometric patterns and floral motif adorn the staff of beech,small cross to the lower section,with shaped edging creating a decorative piece of art.
Abersoch Antiques

General usage wear and lovely patination as per photo, old traces of worm now stable and treated. From a private collection

Dimensions:

165cm tall

6cm wide

1cm deep

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Folk Distaff to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1038749
Dealers Internal Ref
CONNECT4 STAFF J
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Abersoch Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs.
1 / 10
Archive I A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs.

19TH CENTURY CARVED FOLK ART DISTAFF

Archive II A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs.
Archive V A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View V
Archive VI A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View VI
Archive VII A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View VIII
Archive IX A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View IX
Archive X A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 42
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified
Dec 2010
For Sale
195
Sold
42
A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs.
19TH CENTURY CARVED FOLK ART DISTAFF
Ref: SA1038749
A close-up view of a 19th-century carved wooden distaff featuring geometric chip carving and rosette motifs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A distaff is a traditional spinning tool designed to hold unspun fibres, such as flax or wool, keeping them untangled during the spinning process. Historically, elaborately hand-carved distaffs were frequently created as love tokens or decorative gifts within European folk traditions.

These items were typically carved from single pieces of native European hardwoods, such as beech, oak, pine, or fruitwood, which provided a durable grain suitable for fine hand carving.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular hand-tool marks, traditional chip-carved geometric patterns, and natural surface wear with darker oxidisation inside the recessed carving cuts.

An antique distaff can be mounted vertically as sculptural wall art or displayed horizontally on a mantelpiece or bookshelf as a decorative historical object.

Dust the item using a dry, soft-bristled brush to reach into the recessed geometric carving, and keep the wood away from direct heat sources, high humidity, and liquid cleaners.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories