Unusual Antique Carved Bone Knitting Needle Guards * English * Circa 1890

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Antique Carved Bone Knitting Needle Guards
English * Circa 1890
These antique knitting needle point protectors are carved of bone* in a very unusual design. The condition of both is excellent with no chips or loss
.
They are connected by the original patterned elastic band which is patched and fragile.
E
ach guard measures almost 2" long and they
were used to cover a set of double pointed knitting needles so that the knitting wouldn't slide off.
They were bought in England.
*This item is made of bone from a domestic cow (bovine) and not from an endangered species.
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