Antique Full-Size Wooden Spinning Wheel

Description :
A traditional wooden spinning wheel designed for hand-spinning wool or natural fibers into yarn. This piece features a large spoked drive wheel, foot treadle base, turned wooden supports, and mounted distaff. With an overall height of 30 inches, this example is more compact than many full production wheels, making it well suited for decorative display while still representing functional textile craftsmanship. The warm wood tone and classic joinery reflect practical construction from a time when spinning was part of daily household life.

Era
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century

Style
American Folk / Primitive

Technique
Turned wood components with mortise and tenon joinery; hand-assembled treadle-driven spinning mechanism

Tools Used
Lathe (for wheel and turned posts), hand saw, chisels, auger drill, drawknife, carving tools

History
Spinning wheels were essential household tools used to create yarn for weaving and knitting before industrial textile production. Smaller examples are often found in domestic settings and may have been used for flax or wool spinning.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown. Likely regional or small workshop production based on traditional construction methods.

Measurements
30" H

Suggested Weight
25–30 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
36" H x 40" L x 18" W (partial disassembly recommended for safe transport)

Music
Traditional Appalachian Folk or Celtic instrumental music

Item Number : P9419

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK