Mystery Antique of the Week

Comments

November 4, 2009 at 8:55 am

(1) Nancy says:

I have no clue. (Again…) Hand-cranked bobbin winder?

November 4, 2009 at 9:55 am

(2) Dona says:

Is it some sort of bean cutter?

November 4, 2009 at 10:03 am

(3) Florence Cardinal says:

How about a knife or scissors grinder and sharpener?

November 4, 2009 at 10:26 am

(4) Doris says:

A yarn twister

November 4, 2009 at 10:42 am

(5) Beth says:

I’m with Doris. I think it’s a yarn twister, too. Used to twist individual spun lengths into 3 and 4 ply yarns.

If it is, could I have one?????

November 4, 2009 at 11:08 am

(6) Carolann Williams says:

Ok I believe it to be a film cartridge winder. The 3 hooks on the side hold the cartridge and the gizmo at the end feeds it on straight.

November 4, 2009 at 11:09 am

(7) a l says:

fishing spool line-winder

November 4, 2009 at 11:18 am

(8) Phylameana says:

Cigar something or other??

November 4, 2009 at 11:25 am

(9) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

It looks like some sort of sewing or knitting machine. Can’t wait to see what it really is.

November 4, 2009 at 11:53 am

(10) Connie G. says:

Barb, you find the most interesting antiques – and once again, I have no idea! Can’t wait to find out what it is! Can’t you post it sooner than next Wednesday?

November 4, 2009 at 6:42 pm

(11) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

Perhaps a Twine winder?

November 4, 2009 at 9:13 pm

(12) Ron Pahl says:

Rope twister..

November 5, 2009 at 7:05 pm

(13) Kathy says:

a bingo machine