A FRENCH BOXWOOD KNITTING SHEATH
Lot 289

A FRENCH BOXWOOD KNITTING SHEATH

17TH CENTURY

Closed3 November 2011

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GBP 4,750

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A FRENCH BOXWOOD KNITTING SHEATH
17TH CENTURY
Profusely carved with figures and foliage, including a crown, fruiting vines and owner's name inscribed 'ANDRE'
9 in. (23 cm.) high
Together with two French boxwood knitting sheaths, 17th century, one carved with figures, the other with birds; 8½ in. (21.5 cm.) high and 9¾ in. (25 cm.) high (3)