Antique Early Treen 19thc Fruitwood "Goosewing" Knitting Sheath With Punchwork Decoration.

A nicely decorated example of a Knitting Sheath...this type are called "gull wing" or "goose wing" and are typical of the lake district areas of England.....it is made of fruitwood and decorated with a floral and punchwork decoration.....(Knitting Sheaths were used to hold the "third" needle which is used in some forms of knitting and it is placed into the end of the sheath, which is then held under the arm .)

English - Cumbrian. C1840-60.