This is a super ebony darning mushroom or darner from England. The darner is made of ebony wood with the original spring steel band used to hold the socks in place. The band is engraved Patd Oct. 18,1900. There is evidence of an old repair of a chip on the handle but otherwise it is in good condition. The darning mushroom measures 4.25 inches long by 2.25 inches in diameter. Shipping in the US by USPS priority insured with tracking is $7.60.
