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Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
$150
£113.82
€130.14
CA$209.51
A$232.95
CHF 121.63
MX$2,835.52
NOK 1,551.96
SEK 1,454.12
DKK 971.25
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Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy. A wood skein reel, simple three-part construction, composed of a central handle with middle hand grip worn smooth squared ends with relief sectional carving, removable end pieces placed at 90 degree angles, used for winding yarn or thread into skeins. An excellent example of Chinese folk art.
Rich patina, minor signs of age, overall fine condition.
16 inches long, end pieces 10.5 inches long.
19th Century.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Rich patina, minor signs of age, overall fine condition.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: TM-QG710281stDibs: LU1778241883102
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