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Antique Welsh Knitting Sheath - Inscribed 'Mam'
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Antique Welsh Knitting Sheath - Inscribed 'Mam'

18th century
Sold 2 April 2022 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a fine Welsh chip carved knitting sheath. It is made from fruitwood and dated 1820.

The front has a belt hook with a flowering jardiniere and there are some geometric panels. On the reverse is a carved flower and bird on a branch. Around the top it is inscribed 'MAM'. It comes from Dr. Mc Feeters collection, the author of a book on knitting sheaths.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA886198
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Description
This is a fine Welsh chip carved knitting sheath. It is made from fruitwood and dated 1820.

The front has a belt hook with a flowering jardiniere and there are some geometric panels. On the reverse is a carved flower and bird on a branch. Around the top it is inscribed 'MAM'. It comes from Dr. Mc Feeters collection, the author of a book on knitting sheaths.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA886198
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Antique Welsh Knitting Sheath - Inscribed 'MAM'
Antique Welsh Knitting Sheath - Inscribed 'MAM'
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Antique Welsh Knitting Sheath - Inscribed 'MAM'
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 2.2 cm (1 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)
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