Antique Used Spinning Wheels Weaving Looms at Apple Hollow

Antique Spinning Wheels & Used Equipment at Apple Hollow Farm

ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEELS
& USED EQUIPMENT

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Catalog reference numbers are shown in Blue

Have an unusual antique wheel or used spinning wheel, table loom or interesting piece of equipment you'd like to sell or trade in? We're always looking for them!

If you'd like to see labeled diagrams showing the parts of antique spinning wheels and weaving looms, hit the 'next' sheep, or go to the
SPINNING WHEEL AND WEAVING LOOM DIAGRAMS PAGE
If you are curious about antique looms, try: A Book of Looms, $28.95 plus s & A History of the Handloom from Ancient Times to Present, an excellent resource about old weaving looms. Thank you for your interest in our antique wheels and looms!

ANTIQUE PEOPLE - PLEASE NOTE:
I am unable to give an estimate or opinion of the value, origin, age, history or manufacturer of your privately-owned antique!
PLEASE do not send digital photographs, they will not be opened.
WE DO NOT SELL PARTS FOR ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT. WE DO NOT GIVE APPRAISALS OR ESTIMATES OF VALUE ON YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO GIVE YOU THE HISTORY OF YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT.
PLEASE DO NOT ASK IF WE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE MAKER, VALUE, OR ORIGIN OF YOUR WHEEL. You may have some success visiting libraries for information, or flea markets or antique malls for parts, or you may have to fabricate a part on your own, but we do not sell or make parts for antique wheels or looms.

Used Floor Looms and Table Looms (not yet pictured at left - Images coming soon) The loom listed directly below will be available after we make some adjustments:
Antique Danish Weaving Loom 4 Harness Counterbalance Floor Loom, approx. 24" weaving width. May be a Lervad loom. This loom must be picked up at our Sturgeon Bay, WI shop. (au88884)

Used Woolee Winder for Louet Spinning Wheel (new model shown at left; the used one has a light brown unvarnished finish). This WooLee Winder (level wind flyer) is from my personal "stash", which I am attempting to downsize. It is priced at $210 and includes 2 bobbins, and shipping in the continental US. Very good condition, but I rarely use the wheel I purchased it for, so am making it available. Woolee Winders enable you to spin so much faster - no changing of bobbin-hooks so you can spin an entire bobbin of yarn with the yarn lined up smoothly and evenly, without ever stopping. Fits the following Louet wheels: S10, S15, S17, S51, S75, S76, and S77 models, and has drive ratios of 9.6:1 and 13.7:1. According to the manufacturer, some of the benefits of using the WooLee Winder are that you will be able to:
Spin a More Consistent Yarn: Constantly checking on your bobbin as it fills can be a frustrating part of spinning. The interruption of stopping to change to the next hook breaks your rhythm making it more difficult to spin a consistent yarn.
Spin More Yarn in Less Time: The WooLee Winder will save you many small bits of time that can really add up. You can spin an entire bobbin full without stopping to change any hooks. In addition, winding your yarn levelly onto the bobbin means that you can fit a lot more yarn on each bobbin making bobbin changes less frequent. Also, most of the WooLee Winder bobbins are larger then the original bobbins for that wheel. This added capacity lets you put up to twice as much yarn on each bobbin. Many spinners have said that they can save as much as 1/3 of their spinning time using their WooLee Winder.
Ply Like Never Before: You'll think of plying in a totally different light when you use your WooLee Winder. You'll be able to ply an entire bobbin of yarn in only a few minutes and without stopping. This will allow you to ply evenly and consistently. Plying from WooLee Winder bobbins can also help to improve your plying experience since the yarn on these bobbins will unwind smoothly without any of the problems experienced with hook-wound bobbins.
Never Change Hooks Again: The patented level-wind mechanism built into the flyer arm moves automatically as you let in the yarn. This moving eyelet allows you to fill the entire bobbin smoothly and effortlessly.
Have More Fun with Spinning: You'll enjoy handspinning more then ever with the WooLee Winder. Its smooth, effortless action lets you do the spinning and lets your equipment do the work.
EMAIL the owner, Kathi directly with inquiries about this item. Check or MO only.(consign38)

Handmade Loom Bench (pictured at right). This is a sturdy loom bench, very nicely handmade, in good condition. It has never been varnished so may need some sanding due to aging. It is made of solid wood (no plywood), and the dimensions are 12"w x 36"l x 24.75"h. Priced at $40.Due to its size, please plan on picking up this item at our Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin retail store. (au8888321000532)

Used Norwood Floor Loom (image at left). Norwood jack loom, in excellent condition; numbered, 50" weaving width, 8 harness, of cherry wood. Loom includes sectional beam, 10 dent reed, and 36" tilt top bench. The loom is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Asking $3000. Buyer must arrange for shipping. Call 414-259-3933 or EMAIL the owner, Debbie directly with inquiries about this loom, or to have additional images emailed to you.(consign35)

Lily Mills Table Loom (pictured at right). This inkle loom is probably from the 50's or 60's, in good condition. Weaving width approx. 6". The overall length of the loom is 24". Priced at $35. (au88884)

Handmade Spinning Wheel (image at left). This beautifully made carpenter-crafted wheel was made by the late George Jischke of Door County (Sister Bay), Wisconsin. This wheel was made in the tradition of antique saxony style spinning wheels. George's wheels are known for their beautiful lines, fine use of hardwoods, and ease of spinning. George, with his wife, was one of the founders of the Arachne Spinning Guild of Door County. This wheel is signed by Mr. Jischke, and dated 1975 and numbered 21. (The top part of the distaff does not appear to be original - see photos.) Dimensions of this wheel: 43"l, 21"d, 37"h with a 21" drive wheel. This spinning wheel seems to be made of black walnut and is on display in our Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin shop. Sorry, this item has been sold. (au8888321000754 whl)

Antique Spool Rack (pictured at right - Click on image to enlarge it). The wood is in original condition, as found; the size is 51" tall, 33" wide, 22" deep. Wire bobbin rods are rusty so we will be replacing them if you wish, for a slight extra charge. Room for 60 spools on this rack. $125 as is.Dimensions of this item will make it expensive to ship; we suggest picking it up at our Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin store. (au8888321000532)

Used Shelves for Kessenich Floor Loom These shelves were made by Kessenich looms in the days they were located in Wisconsin. These shelves attach to the side frames of many older Kessenich floor looms with a little lever which is on the lower edge of the shelf. Appear to be cherry. Some wear and tear on the finish, otherwise in good condition. Priced at $50 plus shipping, for the pair.(au88882)

Used Navajo (Tapestry) Loom (pictured at right - Click on image to enlarge it). This Navajo-style tapestry weaving loom has a label on it indicating the brand is Naja. The overall size is 24 wide by 53 tall; weaving size would be about 20" x 44". Wood appears to be oak and is in quite good condition. We have replaced the missing pegs which support the 4 upper and lower beams (included but not shown in picture). The Price is $165 plus shipping. (au8888321000945)

Antique Clearfield (Gearhart) Circular Sock Knitting Machine (pictured at left- Click on image to see a larger view.) Clearfield circular sock machine, with ribber. This is a beauty! This machine has 3 cylinders, a 60 and 80, and 100, and 3 ribber dials, 30, 40, and 50 slot. (The ribber stop on the 80/40 combination is broken, and one slot has been repaired). Included with the 3 cylinders and 3 ribber dials is a ribber, set up basket, yarn mast and yarn carrier, weights, 1 cylinder spring, and needles. The 60 and 80 slot cylinders take 12 gauge needles, and the 100 slot cylinder (which needs milling to fit into the machine) takes 18 gauge needles. We also supply a link to an original Gearhart manual online. It has not been restored or had the stitch length adjusted, but all the parts fit properly (except as noted) and it is in very good condition. There is no reason to believe it would not work beautifully after cleaning, sanding, oiling and adjusting, and minor repairs. It comes with 80 new 12 gauge cylinder needles to get you started on the 60 and 80 slot cylinders. The 100 slot cylinder takes very unusual 18 gauge needles which are not included, but we do have ORIGINAL, UNUSED, 18 Gauge needles in stock for $100 per 125. This machine is on display in our Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, retail shop. Priced at $750 plus shipping. Stand shown in image is not included. (aukccollection1)

Antique Swiss Upright Wheel (pictured at right - Click on image to enlarge it). This is an old bobbin-lead single-drive wheel, similar to the modern-day Louet wheels which are now made in Holland. It is most likely swiss in origin, probably made in the mid-1800s. The wood is in original condition, as found; the size of the wheel is 33" tall, 23" wide. The wheel comes with an extra bobbin and spins acceptably for its age! $299 plus shipping. (au8888321000938)

Antique Spinning Wheel (pictured at left - Click on image to enlarge it). This antique wheel has had a hard life and is sold as you see it in the photograph. The spinning head and parts of the treadle have been lost over time, the wheel joints are loose, and it needs a good cleaning. If you are looking for a do-it-yourself project, this is it! It is reduced to $65 plus shipping.(au8888321000549 #2)

THIS SPACE FOR RENT! You can place an ad on this web page to sell your antique or used spinning wheel or weaving loom, or related equipment! I'll get the copy ready, and scan and edit 1 or 2 of your photos to web-readiness. An honest description (110 words maximum) and fair price are necessities to sell your item. We accept no commission for selling the consignment item, just $20 for the first month, and $10 for each subsequent month (payable by credit card ONLY). Your wheel or loom stays in your own home until you make the arrangements with the buyer; your email address or phone number will appear in the ad so that buyers can contact you directly. You will be billed for your advertising space on the first of each month via your credit card, unless you notify us by the 29th of the month that you would like the ad removed from this page. NOTE: I don't accept digital images sent by email, in order to protect my computers and my customers' computers from viruses! If you would like to advertise your item on this page, send me an email. We ask that you refrain from advertising your item on ebay or other online sources while listing with us. A BIG THANK YOU TO DOLORES DAVIS FOR THE USE OF HER WONDERFUL SPINNING WHEEL IMAGE!

YOU'LL FIND MORE USED SPINNING AND WEAVING TOOLS ON OUR SALES PAGE

The fine print-
Used items may be shipped unassembled. We will provide you with basic directions for assembly. All equipment on this page is sold as is. No warranties are made as to the age, or ethnic origin of antique wheels or looms; all claims, however, are made in good faith. We have supplied the information that was available when we discovered this equipment. Any repairs or replacements made in our shop, or divulged to us by the previous owners, are included in the descriptions above. Antiques and used items are AS FOUND, with minimal cosmetic repairs to them, in order to preserve their original value; antique and used items are sold AS IS. This means the finish may be minimal and there may be some chips, holes or defects in the wood, which, except when noted, will not affect the useability of the piece. We hope you feel, as we do, that this only adds to the character!
Please note that we take no responsibility for any arrangements or disputes between buyers and sellers on any consignment items. Our sole involvement in listing items posted on this page as consignments is to provide the advertiser with web space, and we have no responsibility for the transaction; appearance of the ad on this page is no endorsement of the item being offered, or of the honesty of the consignee.
Thank you for your interest in our antique wheels and looms!

Prices are subject to change without notice. We attempt to honestly and accurately describe the equipment we sell. Transactions made in our retail shop, or by Wisconsin residents are subject to 5.5% sales tax.

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Page last updated: 12 May 2008