Shaker Burl Wood Tiered Spool Holder and Yarn Winder
Two Shaker Textile Tools. Includes one Shaker Burl Wood Tiered Spool Holder together with a Shaker Yarn Winder (or skiener). Tiered spool thread holder with burl wood tiers, and yarn winder with carved and turned wood elements.
Northeastern United States, 19th Century.
Tiered Spool Holder: H 10 in. Dia. (base) 7-1/8 in.
Yarn Winder: H 12 in.
Provenance: Collection of John Raye. Purchased from dealer Charles Flint; previously in the Barlow Collection, acquired directly from the Canterbury Shakers.
Condition
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Overall good condition with minor imperfections commensurate with use and age. Two stable cracks to tiered spool holder and some nails absent to yarn winder.
Two Shaker Textile Tools. Includes one Shaker Burl Wood Tiered Spool Holder together with a Shaker Yarn Winder (or skiener). Tiered spool thread holder with burl wood tiers, and yarn winder with carved and turned wood elements.
Northeastern United States, 19th Century.
Tiered Spool Holder: H 10 in. Dia. (base) 7-1/8 in.
Yarn Winder: H 12 in.
Provenance: Collection of John Raye. Purchased from dealer Charles Flint; previously in the Barlow Collection, acquired directly from the Canterbury Shakers.
Condition
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Overall good condition with minor imperfections commensurate with use and age. Two stable cracks to tiered spool holder and some nails absent to yarn winder.
