Sold 19 June 2026 · Courtyard Antiques

This “C19th Block & Pulley” found a buyer.

It was listed by Courtyard Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Triple pulley in wooden block

Victorian marine or warehouse uses

Cast iron hanging eye

Very good working condition

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Pulley to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1074356

Dealers Internal Reference

E6563

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

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NB We no longer ship to USA.

Description

Triple pulley in wooden block

Victorian marine or warehouse uses

Cast iron hanging eye

Very good working condition

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Pulley to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1074356

Dealers Internal Ref

E6563

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

Dealer Profile

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/courtyard

Verified Since Jul 2009

Items For Sale 86

Items Sold 2,847

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleIndustrial
MaterialWood, Iron
ColourDark Brown
MotifsMultiple sheave wheels, Iron top swivel eye, Weathered timber shell
SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Block and tackle systems have been used for centuries in maritime rigging, construction, and agriculture to multiply lifting force and move heavy loads with minimal effort.

Traditional pulleys typically combined dense hardwoods like elm, ash, or oak for the outer shell with internal brass or iron sheaves, pins, and external forged iron hooks or eyes.

Authentic pieces exhibit genuine wear patterns, weathered patinas, hand-forged iron components, and signs of functional use rather than superficial artificial ageing.

These items work effectively as standalone sculptural objects on display shelves, mounted as unique wall art, or repurposed into custom lighting fixtures.

Gently remove surface dust with a dry brush and apply a microcrystalline wax to stabilise the wood and protect the metal from further oxidisation without stripping its historic patina.