I purchased this spinning wheel from an antique dealer in Asheville, NC about 25 years ago and used it as a decorative accent. It has historical significance but I do not know if it has functionality. I am considering selling it to make room for desk in the space that it occupies and would like to have some idea of its current value. There is a fragment of the original paper label from the maker on the accelerating wheel head, “...Pierce Co’s W...” This matches images of more complete examples online that read, “Fred B Pierce & Co’s Wheel Heads.” Frederick Benjamin Pierce (1845-1928) was a manufacturer of bits and augers, spinning wheel heads, and brush handles in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. He was the son of, and business successor to, Benjamin Pierce (1814-1899), who pioneered in the manufacture and distribution of both bits and spinning wheel heads and attained national prominence in both industries. Wheel-heads made in Chesterfield were manufactured according to patents 1803/1810, owned by Amos Minor from upstate NewYork.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
manufacturer's label
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
72x23x58
Long Description
Price Paid (If known)
$350.00 circa 1993
For Sale?
No