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An Antique Treen Knitting Sheath -Heart Decoration
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An Antique Treen Knitting Sheath -Heart Decoration

18th century
Sold 18 February 2026 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is an interesting 18th century knitting sheath, probably from the Durham area.

It is chip carved on three sides, has a carved heart and initials EB. There is also an old collection label on it.

What is interesting is that it has been ebonised so thet the chip carving and heart stand out better- which I havent seen on many knitting sheaths - an unusual feature to have.

It measures approx 20cm l.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Knitting Sheath to the Georgian era.

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This is an interesting 18th century knitting sheath, probably from the Durham area.

It is chip carved on three sides, has a carved heart and initials EB. There is also an old collection label on it.

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What is interesting is that it has been ebonised so thet the chip carving and heart stand out better- which I havent seen on many knitting sheaths - an unusual feature to have.
Opus Antiques

It measures approx 20cm l.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Knitting Sheath to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161101
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I An elongated, hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath featuring geometric chip carving and a central heart motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Treen Knitting Sheath -Heart Decoration

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An elongated, hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath featuring geometric chip carving and a central heart motif.
An Antique Treen Knitting Sheath -heart decoration
Ref: SA1161101
An elongated, hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath featuring geometric chip carving and a central heart motif.
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  • ObjectTreen
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsChip carving, Heart motif, Geometric patterns

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A knitting sheath is a traditional domestic tool used in hand knitting to support and hold one of the needles steady, particularly in traditional fast-knitting techniques such as cottage industry production.

These items are traditionally hand-carved from various dense woods such as fruitwood, boxwood, sycamore, or oak, often utilizing locally available timber by rural craftspeople.

Authenticity is identified through tool marks indicating hand-carving, natural patina and wear consistent with age, the type of timber used, and traditional regional decorative motifs such as chip carving or incised initials.

Such objects can be displayed on a bookshelf or mantelpiece as a sculptural element, mounted in a shadow box frame, or placed within a curated collection of primitive wooden items.

Preservation involves keeping the object away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable relative humidity to prevent wood splitting, and occasionally treating the surface with microcrystalline wax if necessary.
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