What on earth are these I hear you say? They are known as 'Shuttles' which were used in the manufacturing process to weave wool or cotton thread. The Shuttles below are known as 'Flying Shuttles' & they have metal capped ends & a pirn (bobbin) of weft thread. What a quirky item that has so much charm & character.
They are part of our Industrial Heritage & date back to 1785.
Don't you just love little bits of History? I surely do!
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| Flying Shuttles available from Picket fence Imports. |
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