Sold 15 April 2025 · Opus Antiques

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This lovely C19th mahogany knitting sheath, rectangular in section is inlaid with diamonds and has two glass panel windows. Behind the glass is paper with a handwritten inscription and cut out diamonds and squares one panel says' February 24 1832' and the other panel says ' A present for and the name". Each panel has a border of triangles. There is an old collection label to the back.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Knitting Sheath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1136605

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Description

This lovely C19th mahogany knitting sheath, rectangular in section is inlaid with diamonds and has two glass panel windows.

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Behind the glass is paper with a handwritten inscription and cut out diamonds and squares one panel says' February 24 1832' and the other panel says ' A present for and the name".

Opus Antiques

Each panel has a border of triangles. There is an old collection label to the back.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Knitting Sheath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1136605

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Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

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Opus Antiques

Telephone 07941 285 532

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North Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques

Verified Since Oct 2014

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleFolk Art
MaterialHardwood, Inlay Wood, Paper
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGeometric marquetry, Inlaid diamonds, Glazed inscribed panels

FAQs

A knitting sheath is a traditional hand-held device used in northern England and Scotland to support one needle while working on hand-knitting, often carved from wood as an item of folk art.

They were predominantly crafted from local hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, ash, or mahogany, frequently featuring inlaid contrasting woods or bone elements.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-carved tool marks, genuine period wear, natural patination of the wood, and traditional regional design characteristics consistent with 18th and 19th-century craftsmanship.

Treen pieces can be showcased within glass display cabinets, on open bookshelves, or mounted on stands to highlight their sculptural forms and historical textures.

Preserve wooden treen by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to maintain the finish without damaging the patina.