Lot 14 , A 17th century French boxwood distaff (wool winder), carved with numerous figures and scrolls, over a spiral fluted stem, 49 & 36cm.

A 17th century French boxwood distaff (wool winder), carved with numerous figures and scrolls, over a spiral fluted stem,
see the V&A collection for a similar example
49 & 36cm.
£400-600

Condition:
Head of the woman at the top is broken off and missing trunk of the tree behind her has been re-stuck otherwise looks to be in good condition. Peg at the bottom fits loosely into the receiver of the handle, handle is slightly bent out of shape.

Sold for £420