I found this great functional yarn swift(weasel?) At a rummage sale today for practically nothing! I am still newer to the fiber arts and would love to learn more about its history.
Lot: Antique Wood Spinning Wheel Spinner's Weasel, Lot Number: 0331, Starting Bid: $100, Auctioneer: Antiques and A… | Spinning wheel, How to antique wood, Spinning
weasel | History Myths Debunked
Historic Hope - The official name for this item is a Spinner's Weasel or a Yarn Weasel. It was a mechanism for measuring the length of yarn that was spun and being
Antique skein winder. "Pop goes the weasel!" Mine looks just like this!!!!!!! | Yarn winder, Spinning yarn, Spinning wheel