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19th Century Skein Swift
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Description
A handsome 19th century swift with beautiful fruitwood base on ball feet and matching turned acorn finial, brass centre rod and wooden collapsible ribs with original silk ties. Used to wind skeins of yarn.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Brass, Wood. Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1840 Styles / Movements: Other, Traditional Dealer Reference #: xsezijduirsr Incollect Reference #: 246508 -
Dimensions
H. 25 in; Diam. 27 in; H. 63.5 cm; Diam. 68.58 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.