WHALEBONE SWIFT
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WHALEBONE SWIFT
19th Century
Turned yarn cup with a medial band of a carved quilted diamond pattern highlighted by metal pins. Adjustment knobs and screw and the barrel-form clamp formed as tiers of disks, some with the same quilted diamond pattern. One side of clamp with two bands of alternating silvered metal and shell panels. Shaft carved in the same quilted diamond pattern.
Length 16.25". Cage diameter approx. 24".
19th Century
Turned yarn cup with a medial band of a carved quilted diamond pattern highlighted by metal pins. Adjustment knobs and screw and the barrel-form clamp formed as tiers of disks, some with the same quilted diamond pattern. One side of clamp with two bands of alternating silvered metal and shell panels. Shaft carved in the same quilted diamond pattern.
Length 16.25". Cage diameter approx. 24".
Condition
Cage ties missing. Cage's adjustment knob missing screw or pin to hold it in place. Some corrosion/verdigris of metal pins. Scattered age lines and other areas of wear and age. Yarn cup and clamp can be unscrewed from the shaft.
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WHALEBONE SWIFT
Estimate $500 - $700
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