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19th Century Skein Swift
$3,900
£2,899.21
€3,394.03
CA$5,454.04
A$6,090.02
CHF 3,176.72
MX$74,885.85
NOK 40,094.16
SEK 37,747.24
DKK 25,319.47
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A handsome 19th century swift with beautiful fruitwood base on ball feet and matching turned acorn finial, brass centre rod and wooden collapsible ribs with original silk ties. Used to wind skeins of yarn.
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Diameter: 27 in (68.58 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1840
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- Seller Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: xsezijduirsr1stDibs: f79831610115684093fs
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