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possibly Dutch, of slender, tapering form, decorated with embossed scrolls and dancing figures, with ring connector and flared rim (Dimensions: h: 18cm)

(h: 18cm)

Footnote: Other notes: A knitting needle sheath, also known as a knit stick or a knit fish, is a device used to anchor a long knitting needle to the waist. The end of the sheath would be placed against the right hip and tucked into the waistband or belt at an angle, and a double ended knitting stick would then be placed in the slotted 'haft' at the top, which was about 1" deep. This secured the knitting stick and freed the right hand so the knitter could knit at speed, fingers working the yarn acting like a shuttle to move stitches from the left needle to the right needle whilst sitting, standing or walking. The majority were made in wood but other materials used included leather, bone, straw, quills - and metal, as in this example.

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