S/2478 Antique Treen 19th Century Oak Honing Stone Box

An unusual oak honing stone box, having a tongue which would fit onto a belt. These were worn by farm workers when using a sickle or scythe, which needed continuous sharpening. The whole has a good colour and patination.

10¼ in. (26 cm.) Wide
3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) Deep
2¼ in. (6 cm.) High
English Circa 1830