S/2454 Antique Treen Georgian Hardwood Fescue

A rare well grained hardwood fescue, carved with a clenched fist and a collar with diamonds and crosses within square surrounds.

Fescues were pointers used in schools for teaching children their letters, paticularly in a dame's school. This well carved example is a serious collector's item, having a lovely rich colour and patination.

Sold 21¾ in. (55.5 cm.) Wide
1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1800