Put together with wood pegs and leather, only has nails at the bottom. Marked with "Paradis" on the front, still works. With it were a broken bobbin/(flyer I think its called?) and some other pieces, they are a different type of wood so I don't think they are original to the wheel. The wheel is removable and the front part where the bobbin goes is adjustable. This was purchased from a barn in the 1950s as an antique at the time so I'm not sure the true age of it. 38 inches tall and the wheel is 22 - 23 inches
Dimensions
38 inches tall
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Amber, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Spinning wheels, which used to be so romanticized for their Colonial connotations, have long become discarded remnants of American history and bring VERY LITTLE at auction...in fact, they bring so little most auction houses won't take them. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Colonial Revival style Paradis "Saxony Wheel" spinning wheel Early-mid 20th Century Appears to be largely of maple, with treadle-powered drive wheel, base or table raised on three turned legs and stamped 'PARADIS' at one end, with two turned maidens to support bobbin, with one flyer and and other pieces. 38 inches tall overall CONDITION: appears to be generally in good condition PROVENANCE: purchased circa 1950 from a barn $50-75* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
