{"product_id":"pair-18th-century-folk-art-bone-implements-with-protective-markings","title":"Pair 18th Century Folk Art Bone Implements With Protective Markings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fine Pair 18th Century Folk Art Bone Implements With Protective (Witches Marks) Markings. One Is An Apple Corer And The Other Is Unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout History People Have Used Protective Symbols On Everyday Objects To Protect Themselves Against Witches And Evil Spirits, But Also Bad Luck. The Cross Symbol Or Saltire (St Andrew’s Cross) Is A Fine Example Of This. It’s A Bit Like Crossing Your Fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Are A Wonderful Insight Into Our Ancestor’s Everyday Life, Where They Felt Vulnerable And How They Went About Protecting Themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7.2cm x 2cm x 1cm (apple corer) \u0026amp; 8.5cm x 2.5cm x 0.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 33.97 grams (combined)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41439729745956,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/B4C1C683-7BD9-45E4-BD94-21C965F6F6C2.jpg?v=1716394603","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/pair-18th-century-folk-art-bone-implements-with-protective-markings","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}