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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
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

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

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

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA730014
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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