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An Antique Treen Ladies Leg Knitting Sheath
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An Antique Treen Ladies Leg Knitting Sheath

19th century
Sold 15 July 2025 · Opus Antiques
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A novelty 19th century antique treen knitting sheath carved in the shape of a leg, with a diagonal slot for holding the cow band.

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

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A novelty 19th century antique treen knitting sheath carved in the shape of a leg, with a diagonal slot for holding the cow band.
Date of Manufacture

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

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A carved brown wooden antique ladies leg knitting sheath resting on a light surface beside purple flowers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved brown wooden antique ladies leg knitting sheath resting on a light surface beside purple flowers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Treen Ladies Leg Knitting Sheath

Archive II A carved brown wooden antique ladies leg knitting sheath resting on a light surface beside purple flowers. View II
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A carved brown wooden antique ladies leg knitting sheath resting on a light surface beside purple flowers.
An Antique Treen Ladies Leg Knitting Sheath
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A carved brown wooden antique ladies leg knitting sheath resting on a light surface beside purple flowers.
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  • ObjectTreen & Collectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHand-carved figural form, Textured hatching, Slotted aperture

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A knitting sheath, also known as a knitting stick or belt, is a traditional domestic tool historically used in Northern England and Scotland to support one needle under the arm while knitting at speed.

They were typically hand-carved by folk artisans or shepherds from local hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or oak, often utilizing the technique of treen craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, genuine patination from decades of handling, and traditional figural or geometric motifs characteristic of regional folk art.

Treen items add warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces and can be displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glass cabinets as sculptural objects.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to maintain the protective finish.
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