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19th Century Carved Wooden Distaffs

Stock No

No/002259

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2018

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Item Description

A collection of carved folk art distaffs from Transylvania C1800’s. These distaffs were used to spin wool or flax in to yarn or thread for the local weaver having been carved by the shepherds tending their flocks over the summer months. Naive in their presentation they make a very individual and interesting piece of wall art. Sold as a collection. Tallest Staff is 160cm

Item Info

Seller Location

East Sussex, Sussex

Period

18th Century & Earlier

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

East Sussex, Sussex

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1797 360791

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