Lot 67

A Fabulous 18th Century Chip-Carved Fruitwood Knitting Sheath incorporating two cages; each encasing two rolling balls and having an integral chain with wool hook. The whole carved from a single block of wood, intricately carved with geometric designs and inscribed with initials ”MM” to one side and ”R+D 1783” to the other, 11¾” (30 cm) in length.

Sold for: £700

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Description

A Fabulous 18th Century Chip-Carved Fruitwood Knitting Sheath incorporating two cages; each encasing two rolling balls and having an integral chain with wool hook. The whole carved from a single block of wood, intricately carved with geometric designs and inscribed with initials ”MM” to one side and ”R+D 1783” to the other, 11¾” (30 cm) in length.