RARE TREEN KNITTING SHEATH - Dated 1723 - LOVE TOKEN - FOLK ART
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6825086 | Primary Material: Hand Carved Wood |
| Product: Knitting Sheath | Age: Pre-1800 |
| Original/Repro: Original |
A beautiful, and extremely rare little treen knitting sheath, probably carved as a love token.
Carved with the initials 'VEG' and the date 1723.
The sheath would be tied around the waist with a rope or belt threaded though the hoop and a knitting needle would be inserted in the hole at the end. This would enable the wearer to knit with one hand, leaving one hand free for other tasks.
8 cm x 2.5 x 2.
Carved with the initials 'VEG' and the date 1723.
The sheath would be tied around the waist with a rope or belt threaded though the hoop and a knitting needle would be inserted in the hole at the end. This would enable the wearer to knit with one hand, leaving one hand free for other tasks.
8 cm x 2.5 x 2.
