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Spinning wheel; horizontal, spindle. Rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. Slanted wheel post fits through table. Drive wheel has ten spokes, with a handle on one, and a flat rim constructed in 2 sections. The wooden drive wheel axle fits…

Accelerating head: 4 groove pulley on top, 2 groove pulley on bottom

4 grooves on top, 2 grooves on spindle, uprights are threaded and swivel at top for height adjustment

An unusual design. The main barrel has 2 wood pieces on the ends that loosen when handle on end (right in photo) is turned. When handle is loosened, all parts come apart - uprights, ends, spindle, etc. Base post looks new.

For use on a great wheel. Throat appears to be turned, while the rest appears to be hand carved. One piece construction except for the metal spindle.

"So-called typical New England flax wheel, older looking than most"

Distinctive features: new "ankle" on front leg, much worn treadle

Distaff replaced by bobbin rack with additional bobbin racks mounted on the top of the wheel