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Antique Fruitwood Knitting Sheath - Unusually Name of Village & Dated

18th century

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Description

This knitting sheath is a goose wing knitting sheath type with a slender outline. Made from fruit wood with a fabulous patina and colour. It has an enlarged hole to the top of the turned handle. Carved on the stick is the initials B R 1787 and unusually the name of the village 'Burton'. Probably referring to Burton in Kendal as this slim goosing is a distinctive shape from Cumbria. It measures 28 cm l.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

4cm (1.57")

Depth

1.5cm (0.59")

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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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Description

This knitting sheath is a goose wing knitting sheath type with a slender outline. Made from fruit wood with a fabulous patina and colour. It has an enlarged hole to the top of the turned handle. Carved on the stick is the initials B R 1787 and unusually the name of the village 'Burton'. Probably referring to Burton in Kendal as this slim goosing is a distinctive shape from Cumbria. It measures 28 cm l.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

4cm (1.57")

Depth

1.5cm (0.59")

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA642025

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