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An Antique Treen Fish Shaped Knitting Sheath
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An Antique Treen Fish Shaped Knitting Sheath

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
Description

This lovely 19th century novelty knitting sheath is carved in the shape of a fish.

Note the diagonal grove on one side for attaching the strings to the belt.

This was probably made by a fisherman in the Whitby or North Yorkshire coastal area.

It measures 18cm l x 4cm w at the widest point including a fin.

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

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Description
This lovely 19th century novelty knitting sheath is carved in the shape of a fish.

Note the diagonal grove on one side for attaching the strings to the belt.

This was probably made by a fisherman in the Whitby or North Yorkshire coastal area.

It measures 18cm l x 4cm w at the widest point including a fin.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1219985
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath shaped like a fish, featuring an inlaid eye and carved initials near the tail fin.
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Archive I A hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath shaped like a fish, featuring an inlaid eye and carved initials near the tail fin.

An Antique Treen Fish Shaped Knitting Sheath

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath shaped like a fish, featuring an inlaid eye and carved initials near the tail fin. View II
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Archive V A hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath shaped like a fish, featuring an inlaid eye and carved initials near the tail fin. View V
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A hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath shaped like a fish, featuring an inlaid eye and carved initials near the tail fin.
An Antique Treen Fish Shaped Knitting Sheath
Ref: SA1219985
A hand-carved dark wood knitting sheath shaped like a fish, featuring an inlaid eye and carved initials near the tail fin.
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  • ObjectTreen
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialHardwood, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFish shape, Inlaid eye, Carved initials, Tapered fin

This nineteenth-century folk art novelty knitting sheath takes the form of a hand-carved wooden fish, rendered in warm brown hardwood with visible grain. The piece displays a distinct fish shape, complete with an inlaid bone eye featuring a dark pupil, carved initials near the tail fin, and subtle textural details along the fins and tail. Measuring 18 cm in length and 4 cm at the widest point, the solid treen object possesses a rustic farmhouse character. In a contemporary home, this decorative piece sits naturally on a bookshelf as a display item, bringing historical folk art charm to a mantle, desk, or display cabinet. The compact scale allows it to fit neatly among books or small curiosities, serving as a tactile conversation piece rooted in nineteenth-century coastal heritage.

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A knitting sheath, also known as a knitting stick, is a hand-carved wooden tool used historically to secure one knitting needle against the waist, allowing for faster and mobile knitting.

Knitting sheaths were typically carved from local hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, mahogany, or oak, often featuring decorative inlays made of bone, mother-of-pearl, or contrasting woods.

Authentic pieces usually display natural wear patterns around the needle hole, a deep patina from handling, hand-carved details, and occasionally initials or dates added by the original maker or owner.

Small treen items make excellent additions to a curated display cabinet, coffee table tray, or bookshelf alongside other rustic handcrafted objects and antique textiles.

Dust the wood gently with a soft cloth and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish periodically, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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