Victorian Big Brassy

[bottlecap4u]

Found at an 1840s homestead, its solid brass, heavy, has pullies at both ends that still work. Identical on both sides. Maybe for curtain strings/clock chains?

 

[hoser]

I was going to say clock, but usually the chain or cable winder goes over a sprocket or drive shaft mounted sheeve. I have no clue. Very cool find for sure.

 

[markinswpa]

Found at an 1840s homestead, its solid brass, heavy, has pullies at both ends that still work. Identical on both sides. Maybe for curtain strings/clock chains?

Whatever it is they sure don't make stuff like that any more.

 

[bottlecap4u]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-fancy-brass-ceiling-pulley-1833651527. Attaching a pic as how this pully system works with hanging lamps. learn something new every day doing this great hobby. Imagine having something like that hanging over your dinner table back in old days. Mystery Solved.

 

[stetam]

Interesting for sure. I learn something here every day.

Steve

 

[mudwhale]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-fancy-brass-ceiling-pulley-1833651527. Attaching a pic as how this pully system works with hanging lamps. learn something new every day doing this great hobby. Imagine having something like that hanging over your dinner table back in old days. Mystery Solved.

 

[bottlecap4u]

Whatever it is they sure don't make stuff like that any more.

totally agree, it was heavy, pullies still worked, definitely from the American Industrial Era....they overbuilt, and it was made to last. This thing could be used today even after being in the dirt over a hundred years, try finding something like that at Lowe's or Menards.

 

[teotwawki12]

Thanks from me too! I found one several years ago but never knew what it was!!