Wood Ribbon Weaving 2-Piece Loom Shuttle Bobbin w/ Thread Robert C Pratt Mass

Description

Vintage Wooden Ribbon Weaving
Two Piece Loom Shuttle
Robert C. Pratt Worcester, Mass.
For Your Sewing, Weaving or Textile Related Collection-Shuttle8
Details
Description:
A beautiful old two-piece wood ribbon shuttle for a loom. The base of the shuttle has two channels with one wooden gear. It has a moving handle, which still has a thread bobbin in it with a hole on top. It is from an old ribbon weaving loom. The wooden box or base has holes so that it can be mounted vertically on the front of a giant loom, with the thread feeding out the hole in the top of the handle. The bottom of the shuttle is notched and a cog wheel or gear adjusts the angle of the shuttle on the base. The handle is smooth and is made of a darker hard wood than the base. The piece is marked "Robert C. Pratt; Worcester Mass" on the edge of the base. The shuttle itself is marked 17 on the bottom and has the number 17 on the top written in pencil. This shuttle would display very well as a decorative piece or in your collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date:
Uncertain but most likely early to mid 1900s.
Origin:
Was purchased at an estate auction in Southern New Jersey.
Size:
The base measures ~4 1/2" by ~2 3/8" and is ~1 1/4" high at the end where the gear is and ~7/8" at the other end. The hand or shuttle itself is ~4" long, ~3" high and is slightly over 1" at its widest. The piece itself weighs about 5.6 ounces.
Maker:
Robert C. Pratt.
Marks:
Marked on the base "ROBERT C. PRATT; WORCESTER, MASS." and is stamped on bottom of the shuttle itself the number 17 which is also written in pencil on the top of the shuttle.
Condition:
The piece is in excellent condition with no breaks, cracks, or repairs. The surface of both pieces has some soiling on the exterior and some minor scratches. The holes all have markings around the circumference where the piece would have been attached to the loom with screws (see photos). There are also a few spots where the wood is dinged, lost some of the surface finish, and small stains or markings. The piece has wear commensurate with its age and utilitarian function. This is honest wear and gives the piece great character. All in all, the piece is intact and in very good condition. Please view photos to appreciate quality of the piece and for additional condition information.
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