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An interesting 19th Century Fruitwood Osier (willow) splitter, having three sharp radiating fins at one end and a rounded handle to fit into the palm of ones hand. These splitters were pressed into the osier dividing it neatly into three or four sections, depending how many blades there were and were known as skeins. These tools were used by basket makers and their origin goes back to the dawn of history, with the craft found in all parts of the world beside river banks, wherever the various kinds of osiers (willow trees) grow. The whole has a pleasing colour and retains a patination.
Reference: Pinto page 402, plate 425.
English Circa 1840.
Dimensions
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) High 1 in. (2.5 cm.) DiameterStock number
S/5995The BADA Standard
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