An original antique skein winder, mounted on a wooden base with a rotating wooden and iron armature. These devices were used in weaving and knitting to wind spun yarn into skeins or balls, keeping the thread tangle-free.

This example features folding wooden arms, an iron support bracket, and a hardwood base, showing a rich patina from decades of use. A wonderful piece of textile history that would have been an essential tool for home spinners and small workshops in the 19th to early 20th century.

• Period: Late 19th / early 20th century

• Material: Wood and iron

• Function: Rotating skein / yarn winder

• Condition: Working order with age-related wear, attractive patina

Highly collectible as an example of antique textile equipment, and also decorative as a rustic interior display item.