Antique Wood Pulleys

Antique Japanese Carved Wood & Steel Pulley " For such a utilitarian object this piece has great style.

Guru, Africa, Ivory Coast, Finlayson Collection,Toronto, Canada.

Amyas Naegele Well Used Architectonic Kulango Pulley in Wood This piece was acquired by Thomas McNemar, who lived outside of Abidjan in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Architectonic Kulango Pulley with a Tall Finial in Wood This piece was acquired by Thomas McNemar, who lived outside of Abidjan in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Heavily used Senufo Pulley with Hornbill Finial in Wood Senufo heddle pulley, Cote d’Ivoire.

Guro pulley Ivory Coast Wood 26cm on a customised metal stand

Wood 10 x 4 x 2.5 inches Early 20th Century

A fine Senufo heddle pulley A antelope loom head pulley, these small pulleys are used for weaving strips of material which are sewn together into large cloths Ex Hans Schleger coll...

Every last detail is shown and every part is hand made in wood or metal, even the pulleys and winches work.

The base and the four wood blocks on the uprights were added at some point.

Old Merriman Brothers wood pulley block from a yacht. With brass caps with the Merriman Trident logo.

Assortment of six antique wood and iron pulleys. Prices vary, sold separately.

Antique ships block with rope sheathing and wood shivs. This has the look everyone wants. Served cords, patina, wood shivs. Weight: 9 LBS Overall Dimensions: 16” H x 7" L x 7" D...

Great industrial, mechanical antique Japanese pulley (Kassha) made from iron, Keyaki wood and rope.

Beautiful huge and heavy ships pulley with three wheels, assembled with wrought iron nails and fittings.

ABOUT An original solid wood ship's deadeye triple hole pulley. CREATOR Unknown.

adjustable length and drop

Fantastic pair of early 19th century ships' pulleys. The large pulley is heavy antique wood and bronze and the smaller pulley is antique wood and iron.

Wooden pulley with original rope. 4" Diameter of Pulley x 1/2" Diameter of Rope

Simple block made of wood and iron with metal pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in which both the pulley and the metal band are pivoted.

Offered by Vicki Shiba. 19th-20th century Senufo wood heddle pulley of hornbill bird, Ivory Coast.

Choice marine block by Merriman of Boston. Rosewood with highly polished brass pulley, pins, shackle, and badges with trident forks. Amazing finish. Great nautical accent. First Clas...

Antique French Pulley Block on Limestone Base

This matches the rustic nature of the pulley. It has been cut from a full pulley wheel which was used for lifting heavy loads.

This matches the rustic nature of the pulley. It has been cut from a full pulley wheel which was used for lifting heavy loads.

This matches the rustic nature of the pulley. It has been cut from a full pulley wheel which was used for lifting heavy loads.

A fabulous mounted found object sculpture that's an impressively bold knotty and worn ship's pulley with simple modern black iron base.

Trenaman swing arm pulley lamp, America circa 1912. Rare iron dentist lamp with four matching acorn Holophane globes, wooden backplate, and ornate details. Manufactured by Trenama...

Early 20th century canoe with set of hoisting pulleys. Very decorative.

Simple wooden block complete with steel ring and rope with brass pulley, consisting of two sides inside which the pulley is placed. English manufacture of the second half of the 19th...

An antique Indian rope pulley wooden wheel ball sculpture. Originally used as a pulley wheel, wonderful grain and texture, it makes a beautiful sculptural piece.

Simple wooden block with metal pulley and large rope loop, ovoid hardwood box with two cavatas, in which both the pulley and the rope band that ends with a large loop for the suspens...

Simple block made of wood and iron with metal pulley, ovoid hard wood box, in which both the pulley and the hook for suspension of the block are pivoted.

ABOUT A large cast iron block and tackle maritime pulley with rotating hook and wood side panels. Used for a ship's rigging.

Small simple block made of wood and rope covered with leather complete with ring and pulley made of iron.

Finely carved wood weaving heddle pulley from the Djimini people in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa.

Nineteenth Century wood ships pulley block from a sailing ship, with wood pulleys and rope wrapped hoisting hook.

Wood pulley with rustic, textured surface and worn finish displayed on custom made black metal stand, circa 1850s.  

Simple block made of wood and iron with wood pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in which both the pulley and the metal band are pivoted.

Note the elaborate multi speed wood pulleys. If you restore antique electrical devices this is how you can produce the early style wire.

Vintage painted wood double block pulley. Silver-grey paint and nearly hidden metal star decal on the side.

Fine old lignum vitae yacht pulley with brass pinned body and brass sheave. Hardware is iron. Weight is 2 pounds.X-134

Simple block made of wood and iron with metal pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in which both the pulley and the metal band are pivoted.

Beautiful vintage wood and iron pulley in excellent working condition.

This antique wooden wheel has been mounted on an iron stand. It originally came from India, and the hand carved groove along the outer circumference would have held a rope so that it...

This stunning sculpture makes a powerful statement in any contemporary home. The artwork is made up of a curated collection of antique Indian cart wheels and wooden pulleys, once us...

Fresh find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Great Industrial, mechanical antique wood and iron Japanese pulley (Kassha) made from Keyaki wood.

An elegant heddle pulley from the Guro tribe of Ivory Coast. The pulley has fine scarification patterns on the face and an elegantly carved hairstyle. Heddle pulleys are used in ...

Shifting impressions of lightness and mass characterize this lovely pulley, which is fronted by an imposing, horned mask. Viewed in the round, the piece reveals a continual and drama...

A deeply patinated pulley depicting an avian figure with anthropomorphic characteristics, dominated by an elongated, overhanging head with gracefully curved beak. The concavity of th...

Antique vintage large and heavy old barn pulley block with lifting hook made of wood and metal and originating from the first half of the 20th century.

Ship Pulley re-purposed into Floor Lamp. Plate on pulley reads 'Fragata El Dragon, 1885".

A European nautical double block pulley, commonly used in maritime operation, dated 1891. Most likely off a Dutch sailing vessel. Everything is original, no restorations, and signs o...