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Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Goosewing" Knitting Sheath with Punchwork Decoration. English - Cumbrian C1840-60.
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Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Goosewing" Knitting Sheath with Punchwork Decoration. English - Cumbrian C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A nicely decorated example of a Knitting Sheath...this type are called "gull wing" or "goose wing" and are typical of the lake district areas of England.....it is made of fruitwood and decorated with a floral and punchwork decoration.....(Knitting Sheaths were used to hold the "third" needle which is used in some forms of knitting and it is placed into the end of the sheath, which is then held under the arm)...very good colour & condition.

English - Cumbrian. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Fruitwood Goosewing Knitting Sheath to the 19th Century.

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SA1225068
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8476
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A nicely decorated example of a Knitting Sheath...
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this type are called "gull wing" or "goose wing" and are typical of the lake district areas of England.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

....it is made of fruitwood and decorated with a floral and punchwork decoration.....(Knitting Sheaths were used to hold the "third" needle which is used in some forms of knitting and it is placed into the end of the sheath, which is then held under the arm)...very good colour & condition.

English - Cumbrian. C1840-60.

Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Fruitwood Goosewing Knitting Sheath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225068
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8476
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal. SOLD8 OCT 26
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Archive I A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal. SOLD8 OCT 26

Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Goosewing" Knitting Sheath with Punchwork Decoration. English - Cumbrian C1840-60.

Archive II A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal. View IV
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A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal.
Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Goosewing" Knitting Sheath With Punchwork Decoration. English - Cumbrian C1840-60.
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A 19th-century Cumbrian fruitwood goosewing knitting sheath featuring intricate chip-carved and punchwork geometric decoration alongside a turned terminal.
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  • ObjectKnitting Sheath
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century British Folk Art
  • MaterialFruitwood, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGoosewing form, Punchwork carving, Geometric chip carving, Turned terminal
  • SizeH 22.9 cm (9 in) x W 6.4 cm (3 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century English Cumbrian knitting sheath exemplifies traditional British folk art from the 1840 to 1860 period. Fashioned from warm brown fruitwood, the piece takes a distinctive goosewing form, complete with a turned terminal at the top and a circular aperture designed to hold a knitting needle under the arm. The surface displays meticulous hand-carved details, including geometric chip-carving along the edges and punchwork motifs arranged in floral patterns down the central body. Practical in scale, the piece measures 22.9 cm high, 6.4 cm wide, and 1.3 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this tactile treen item sits comfortably displayed on a bookshelf as a sculptural conversation piece or within a collection of vernacular wooden antiques, bringing rustic farmhouse charm to a study or living room shelf.

FAQs

A goosewing knitting sheath is a traditional British treen tool, named for its distinctive curved shape resembling a goose wing, used by hand knitters to support a double-pointed needle at the waist.

They were predominantly hand-carved from dense hardwoods or fruitwoods such as sycamore, apple, or pear wood, frequently featuring chip-carved geometric patterns, punchwork, or inlaid decoration.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display genuine wear along the needle insertion hole, natural surface patination from handling, smooth hand-carved contours, and regional decorative motifs such as geometric chip carving or incised initials.

These small treen objects are typically displayed flat on a mantelpiece, mounted within a bespoke shadow box frame, or curated alongside other folk art items on a bookshelf.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity, dust with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a light coating of clear beeswax occasionally to protect the original patination.
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