Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The shaft is square in section terminating in a ball to one end and to the other end there is a loop with one piece of a chain and a ball cage.
Decorated throughout with incised triangles.
One of the pillars at the back has been repaired/replaced.
A really lovely example of cumbrian folk art.
It measures 17cm l x 1cm w x 1cm d.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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An Early Dated Knitting Sheath - 1743 - Treen
