Look at this cool contraption that is in the window of a downtown Cambridge (OH) antique mall. They have it labeled a "gatherer". Its obviously for spinning, and clamps on a surface and the middle wheel is hand cranked. If it wasn't $340, it would be at my house by now! Anybody know what its called and what the history behind the tool might be?
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Look at this cool contraption that is in the window of a downtown Cambridge (OH) antique mall. They have it labeled a "gatherer". Its obviously for spinning, and clamps on a surface and the middle wheel is hand cranked. If it wasn't $340, it would be at my house by now! Anybody know what its called and what the history behind the tool might be?
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cool - I have no idea about it. Have never seen one either.
Lisa, could it be an ANTIQUE charkra? If you can send me the pic (by email) I will put it on my charkra group and get their opinion as that is what they specialize in.
Becca
Usually see these called Turkish wheels. It should stand on three legs and have a solid bell-shaped distaff.
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