9th Feb, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2236
 

2236

From the Estate of Hannah Hauxwell (1926-2018) A 19th Century Treen Celebration Knitting...

From the Estate of Hannah Hauxwell (1926-2018)
A 19th Century Treen Celebration Knitting Sheath
, with a rectangular glass aperture enclosing a piece of paper printed with, 'Elizabeth Bayles, January 5 1870', chip carved decoration around the edges, with diamonds down the centre, plain to the reverse, 23cm long

Sold for £500
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

. Elizabeth Bayles knitting sheath - split to the handle which has had a metal strap bent over part of it, otherwise some scuffing and wear.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 9th Feb, 2019

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