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A Rare Antique Dated Treen Knitting Sheath -Hand
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A Rare Antique Dated Treen Knitting Sheath -Hand

19th century
Sold 12 March 2021 · Opus Antiques
This “Rare Antique Dated Treen Knitting Sheath -Hand” found a buyer.

It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A rare shaped knitting sheath in the shape of a carved hand. The finger sticking up has the hole at the tip for the needle. To the reverse is the slot for the apron strings to hold the sheath in place.

It has the initials MA and the date 1883 carved on the front face. Note the carving at the base on the back to represent the cuff of a shirt.

It measures 21cm h x 6.5cm w at the widest part x 1.5cm d

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA730014
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Description
A rare shaped knitting sheath in the shape of a carved hand. The finger sticking up has the hole at the tip for the needle. To the reverse is the slot for the apron strings to hold the sheath in place.

It has the initials MA and the date 1883 carved on the front face. Note the carving at the base on the back to represent the cuff of a shirt.

It measures 21cm h x 6.5cm w at the widest part x 1.5cm d

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA730014
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)
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