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19th Century Metal Swift

$2,500
£1,919.76
€2,202.27
CA$3,512.79
A$3,934.11
CHF 2,052.75
MX$48,053.42
NOK 26,116.99
SEK 24,618.39
DKK 16,435.25

About the Item

Architectural 19th century metal swift.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This was an actual swift used to process yarn. A wonderful architectural element that is unusual.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1309279182240

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