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Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian
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Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

19th century
Sold 25 October 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique wool winder stand. An English, walnut adjustable yarn swift, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Fascinating early Victorian winder, with a wonderful display appeal

Exceptional quality that would have graced the hobby room of a fine country home

Presents a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality walnut stocks shows rich caramel hues and fine grain interest

Adjustable reel height, with a removable axial peg and set within the supports

Concave thimble or needle cup sits at the surmount between a pair of turned finials

Lobed finish accentuates the support stands with collars intersecting each one

Unusual shaped plinth hosts the supports, the turned bulb showing above and below

Standing upon a delightful tripartite base with appealing scrolled toes

This is a charming antique wool winder stand, with a delightful appearance and as useful today as it was nearly 200 years ago. Delivered ready for the home or hobbyist.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Depth: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Height: 125.5cm (49.5'')

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Our Ref: 24798

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Wool Winder to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100018
Dealers Internal Reference
24798
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Description
This is an antique wool winder stand. An English, walnut adjustable yarn swift, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Fascinating early Victorian winder, with a wonderful display appeal

Exceptional quality that would have graced the hobby room of a fine country home

fig 1. An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
fig 1. Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

Presents a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality walnut stocks shows rich caramel hues and fine grain interest

Adjustable reel height, with a removable axial peg and set within the supports

fig 2. An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
fig 2. Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

Concave thimble or needle cup sits at the surmount between a pair of turned finials

Lobed finish accentuates the support stands with collars intersecting each one

Unusual shaped plinth hosts the supports, the turned bulb showing above and below

fig 3. An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
fig 3. Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

Standing upon a delightful tripartite base with appealing scrolled toes

“
This is a charming antique wool winder stand, with a delightful appearance and as useful today as it was nearly 200 years ago.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home or hobbyist.

fig 4. An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
fig 4. Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Depth: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Height: 125.5cm (49.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
fig 5. Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24798

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Wool Winder to the Victorian era.

Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100018
Dealers Internal Ref
24798
London Fine Antiques
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An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian
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An antique English Victorian walnut floor-standing wool winder with bobbin-turned supports and an adjustable yarn swift on a tripod base.
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  • ObjectWool Winders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBobbin-turned uprights, Tripod base, Adjustable yarn reels, Carved finials
  • SizeH 125.5 cm (49 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This is an antique English Victorian wool winder stand, dating from circa 1850. The piece is constructed from walnut, displaying rich caramel hues, dark brown tones, and fine grain interest. The construction incorporates bobbin-turned upright supports with lobed finishes and collars, an adjustable yarn swift with removable axial pegs, a concave needle cup at the surmount between a pair of turned finials, and an unusual shaped plinth above a tripartite base with scrolled toes. The stand measures 125.5 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement in an empty corner of a living room, bedroom, or hobby room, the stand serves as a decorative accessory or a functional tool for winding yarn. The surfaces exhibit an aged patina in good original order. The design brings a traditional English country house aesthetic to domestic interiors.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, wool winders and yarn swifts were functional domestic tools designed to hold skeins of yarn under light tension, allowing them to be wound efficiently into manageable balls or bobbins without tangling.

Traditional English wool winders were predominantly crafted from dense native and imported hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, incorporating turned wooden spindles, adjustable pegs, and sturdy wooden bases for stability.

Authentic pieces display historical wear around moving adjustment pegs, deep natural patina across high-touch turned surfaces, hand-cut joinery, and an absence of modern mechanical metal fixings.

A floor-standing wooden swift functions as a unique sculptural object, suited for display in an empty corner, adjacent to a bookshelf, or within a curated reading nook or home office.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality neutral beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the original wax finish.
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