Early 20th Century Industrial Textile Mill Bobbins Wooden Spools- Set of 5

Description

Embrace a raw piece of industrial history with this set of five vintage textile mill bobbins-hardwood spools once used in early 20th-century factory machinery. Each spindle features:
-Turned hardwood body with ventilation holes for airflow during high-speed spinning.
-Metal-reinforced end caps with keyed openings that once secured them onto mill spindles.
-Original factory-used patina-surface wear, cracking, and oxidized metal that tell their storied past.
Perfect for industrial, rustic, or eclectic interiors-display them as sculptural accents, repurpose as candlestick-style holders, or combine with other factory relics for textured shelf or mantle vignettes.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Items are factory used. The bases show some cracks. All of them show scratches & signs of authentic wear. I believe the bottom rings are brass but am unable to say for sure. All of them stand alone and are stable.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Textile, Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Items are factory used. The bases show some cracks. All of them show scratches & signs of authentic wear. I believe the bottom rings are brass but am unable to say for sure. All of them stand alone and are stable.

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20%

Dimensions

9.25 x 1.75 x 2 in

Early 20th Century Industrial Textile Mill Bobbins Wooden Spools- Set of 5

Lot 0476

Estimate $20-$150

Oct 3, 2026, 5:58 PM EDT

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