W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
These umbrella type wool winders are often called swifts.
1850
Dimensions: W 9" (22.9 cm) - extends to approx. 31.5" (80 cm) H 19" (48.3 cm) D 9" (22.9 cm)
NB: does not include the wool or knitting shown.
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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