Pulley Block Tackle

Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron

Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron
Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron
Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron
Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron
Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron
Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron

Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron

This is a very unusual antique farm or nautical wood double block pulley framed by a thick layer of iron along with numerous metal rivets through the wood adding strength and holding it together. It would have taken a skilled blacksmith to make these additions in such an exacting manner without adversely affecting the wooden portion. The iron framing gives it a very sculptural quality. Both the iron and wood have great patina that comes with significant age.

The inner wheels turn freely. It shows expected signs of use such as losses to the wood. I have seen many pulleys but none that are framed with thick iron like the ones I have listed.

See the other pulley I have listed which is probably by the same maker. They look great hung together end to end. The dimensions of the wood portion is 4.25 inches wide (5.5 inches with iron layer) by 4.25 inches high (5 inches with iron layer) and 3 inches deep. The overall length is 11.25 inches.

Please examine the pictures carefully as the areas of loss to the wood are shown. It would be the perfect piece to add to a collection of primitive tools. The item "Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron" is in sale since Monday, May 29, 2017.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Pulleys, Block & Tackle". The seller is "ebsantiques" and is located in O'Fallon, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.


Unusual antique wood double block pulley framed in thick iron