This Week's Treasure of the Week

Week 6
Spinning Wheel

This lovely old spinning wheel was bought at an auction as a bag of bits, by Mr Jim Smith of Essex . Mr Smith made all the replacement parts, and restored it to its former glory. It has been used since being re-built - hence the wool on the spool.  It is believed to be around 200 years old.  Mr Smith kindly donated this to Oakham Treasures in 2009.

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