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An Unusual Mahogany Treen Knitting Sheath in the Shape of a Ladies Leg
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An Unusual Mahogany Treen Knitting Sheath in the Shape of a Ladies Leg

19th century
Description

An unusual very nice quality mahogany knitting sheath in the shape of a ladies leg,made from mahogany, rosewood and satinwood. Inlaid with diamonds. Very nice shape. Provenance- this knitting sheath was formally from Dr Ian Mc Feeters collection, author of Knitting Sticks and Sheaths - A History, by Dr Ian McFeeters.

It measures 19cm h x 1.5cm d x 2.75cm w.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA419563
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An unusual very nice quality mahogany knitting sheath in the shape of a ladies leg,made from mahogany, rosewood and satinwood. Inlaid with diamonds. Very nice shape.
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Provenance- this knitting sheath was formally from Dr Ian Mc Feeters collection, author of Knitting Sticks and Sheaths - A History, by Dr Ian McFeeters.
Opus Antiques

It measures 19cm h x 1.5cm d x 2.75cm w.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA419563
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An unusual mahogany treen knitting sheath in the shape of a ladies leg
An unusual mahogany treen knitting sheath in the shape of a ladies leg
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An unusual mahogany treen knitting sheath in the shape of a ladies leg
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