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A Scottish Antique Cotton Reel Stand
Opus Antiques
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A Scottish Antique Cotton Reel Stand

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
Description

This is an unusual C19th cotton reel stand because it is made from a staved construction using two different woods, probably sycamore and alder, to give a contrasting and striking  effect. Even the central stem has been made like this along with the central finial.

There are six wooden rods with finials to the top which pull out to store the cotton reels on.

The stand measures approx. 31cm h x 16cm w.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Cotton Reel Stand to the 19th Century.

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Description
This is an unusual C19th cotton reel stand because it is made from a staved construction using two different woods, probably sycamore and alder, to give a contrasting and striking  effect. Even the central stem has been made like this along with the central finial.

There are six wooden rods with finials to the top which pull out to store the cotton reels on.

The stand measures approx. 31cm h x 16cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Cotton Reel Stand to the 19th Century.

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A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet.
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Archive I A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet.

A Scottish Antique Cotton Reel Stand

Archive II A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet. View II
Archive III A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet. View III
Archive IV A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet. View IV
Archive V A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet. View V
Archive VI A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet. View VI
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A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet.
A Scottish Antique Cotton Reel Stand
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A multi-tiered turned wooden cotton reel stand with vertical metal spindles holding coloured spools of thread on bun feet.
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A cotton reel stand is a Victorian haberdashery device designed to hold multiple spools of sewing thread on vertical spindles, often featuring a revolving tiered design made from turned wood.

These items were typically crafted from turned hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or fruitwood, incorporating metal or wooden spindles and occasionally turned wooden finials.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-turned central columns, original surface patina, period-appropriate spindle fixings, and construction details consistent with 19th-century Scottish treen manufacture.

A cotton reel stand functions as a desktop organiser, a display piece on a bookshelf, or a decorative storage solution for craft rooms and haberdashery collections.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the original finish, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and damp environments.
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