Fine Inlaid Knitting Sheath circa 19th cent
Fine Inlaid Knitting Sheath circa 19th cent
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SIZE
7 1/2”
DESCRIPTION
Knitting sheaths were used to stabilize right hand needle in English style knitting. This “goose-wing” type would have been used affixed to the right hip; the diagonal slot was to hold rope or belt to affix to the waist. Glass window likely bears the name of the owner, M Clark. This fine and rare piece was possibly made around Durham in Northeast England, first half 19th century
Ex Bruce Knight Collection, Springfield, Ohio.
CONDITION
Very good.
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