stage of manufacture (woodworking)

Knife sheath part-made. Notched and inlaid with tin, geometrical designs. (Maple, plum wood). (1) Length of sheath 147mm, length of handle 95mm
(2) Length of sheath 146mm, length of handle 88mm
(3) Length of sheath 143mm, length of handle 92mm
(4) Length of sheath 150mm, length of knife 175mm.

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