Antique Thread Counter, English, Brass, Industrial

Name: Antique Thread Counter, English, Brass, Industrial
SKU: as272a5906
Price: 495.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This is an antique thread counter. An English, brass industrial instrument by John Nesbitt of Manchester, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully tactile instrument with fascinating articulation
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Brass presents warm golden tones throughout, with striking engine turning to base
Annotated scales to both edges, with position needle

Device scrolls upon an internal screw, turned with knurled vernier wheel
Magnifying loupe for easier reading of scale numbers
Engraved for John Nesbitt of Manchester, at the heart of the UK cotton industry
Presented within a small leather carry case, held steady with brass clasp

This is a charming antique thread counter, with great display appeal. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Box Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Box Depth: 8cm (3.25'')
Box Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Thread counter Width: 7.5cm (3'')
Thread counter Depth: 5cm (2'')
Thread counter Height: 4.5cm (1.75'')

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Price

£~~495.00~~

$~~672.90~~ USA

€~~571.82~~

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