{"product_id":"rare-antique-early-19th-century-child-s-miniature-treen-knitting-sheath-initialled","title":"Rare Antique Early 19th Century Child’s Miniature Treen Knitting Sheath Initialled","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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRare Antique Early 19th Century Child’s Miniature Treen Knitting Sheath, Initialled ‘M.Y’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting sheaths were used to mend and darn socks, gloves, hats and wool items, and allowed people to supplement their income by making and selling socks. These sewing tools were found mainly in rural areas in Wales, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Scotland and Northumberland, the majority were made in wood; but other materials included leather, metal, bone, straw and quills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were used by placing the end of the stick against the right hand hip, tucked into the waistband, or belt, at an angle, so a double ended knitting needle could be placed in the hole, at the opposite end, which was about 1” deep. This secured the knitting needle, and freed the right hand so the knitter could knit at speed, also whilst standing or walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming example is rare in its miniature child size and is engraved with the child’s initials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with and use. Structurally sound. Lovely patina to the wood!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 11.15 grams\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\"\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\"\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":40573773643812,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/88FF2A61-61FB-4403-957E-335B25D91395.jpg?v=1695118551","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-antique-early-19th-century-child-s-miniature-treen-knitting-sheath-initialled","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}