Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
• Provenance: Scotland
• Purchased from an estate in Perthshire
• Period: Victorian
• Colour: Mid brown colour
• Beech frame & wheel
• Ash wheel with bobbin turned spokes
• Single treadle wheel
• Working carding comb
• Elegant finials
• Hinged footman
• Two well turned support posts
• Original working order
• Exceptional workmanship
• Exceptional quality
• 14 days free UK returns policy
This is a superb quality antique Scottish Victorian beech and ash spinning wheel, circa 1850. Purchased from an estate in Perthshire, Scotland, it is believed to be a crofters’ spinning wheel.
It features a single treadle wheel and working carding comb for combing the wool. A connecting hinged footman operates the machine. The machine is supported in the frame by two well-turned posts. This spinning wheel is in original working order.
The earliest illustrations known of spinning wheels come from Baghdad in 1237 and China in around 1270 with Europe circa 1280. There is evidence that spinning wheels had already come into use in both China and the Islamic world during the eleventh century. As far as this example is concerned, Scottish households simply depended on their spinning wheels. Sheep were grazed in the mountains, and cheese was made from their milk. Their coats were then combed and saved to spin into thread on the spinning wheel, and then wound onto cards for weaving into fabrics.
This spinning wheel features a rich warm rich brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
This spinning wheel and bearings are in excellent working order. There are no breaks to the legs, wheel or finials. This spinning wheel is completely original and spins smoothly. The wheel retains its line. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 83.6cm or 33” or 1ft 9”
External width = 73.5cm or 28?” or 2ft 4 ?”
External depth = 46.5cm or 18 ¼” or 1ft 6 ¼”
Wheel diameter = 43.2cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further products and information.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Victorian Scottish Crofters Beech & Ash Spinning Wheel (Circa 1850)
