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Japanese Silk Thread Wood Winder Complete with Spool and Functioning Gears

$1,313
$1,75024% Off
£982.41
£1,309.3824% Off
€1,140.17
€1,519.6524% Off
CA$1,828.19
CA$2,436.6624% Off
A$2,056.31
A$2,740.7024% Off
CHF 1,066.56
CHF 1,421.5424% Off
MX$24,944.53
MX$33,246.7024% Off
NOK 13,523.38
NOK 18,024.3124% Off
SEK 12,726.26
SEK 16,961.8924% Off
DKK 8,505.98
DKK 11,336.9924% Off
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About the Item

Japanese silk thread wood winder complete with spool and functioning gears. The spool still has the silk thread and an extra spool with different color thread comes with it. The three wooden gears work smoothly when cranked. Several kanji found in different places translate to names of people who would have used or owned the piece, or even made the tool. Miyashi Genkichi of Ueda-Machi, Ohshima Hirokichi, and the name of the place where possibly the tool originated from or was created, Nagano Ken (Nagano Prefecture), Hanishina Gun, Sawaki-Machi. Late Edo to early Meiji Period. Silk thread wood winder complete with spool and functioning gears.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The spool (itomaki) measures 5.25 x 5.25 x 8.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU-PD19201stDibs: LU1778223274292

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