Antique Yarn Winders aka Spinner's Weasels

We have for sale two antique (mid-late 1800's) yarn winders, also known as Spinner's Weasels.  

From Wikipedia: Spinner's weasel or clock reel is a mechanical yarn-measuring device consisting of a spoked wheel with gears attached to a pointer on a marked face (which resembles a clock) and an internal mechanism that makes a "pop" sound after the desired length of yarn is measured (usually a skein). The pointer allows the spinner to see how close they are to reaching a skein. The weasel's gear ratio is typically 40 to 1, and the circumference of the reel is usually two yards, thus producing an 80-yard skein when the weasel pops (after 40 revolutions).  The pop sound is said to be the inspiration for the song "Pop, Goes the Weasel."   

Weasel A: from F A Farnham - crafted in nearby Owego, NY.  Farnham features handmade nails and in very good condition.  The spinner moves smoothly, but there is no 'pop' - the gear likely needs servicing.  The gear casing is fully closed and looks to not have been tampered with. 

 Weasel B: Unknown crafter, also appears to be from the same era.  In excellent condition and the pop works!

Local pick-up only - shipping not available. 

See how they work here!