Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 238

An early 19th century treen knitting sheath

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £220

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Description

An early 19th century treen knitting sheath, initialled 'E.S.' the stepped haft with a brass mount, 6.75in (17.2cm) l, a 19th century 'Sailors' sheath, decorated a paddle steamer, three masted boats and fish, 7.75in (19.5cm) l, and a treen sheath, modelled as a thistle. (3)