BOUGHT THIS WHATSIT AT AN ESTATE SALE... MYSTERY??

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It looks like a bobbin from some sort of industrial textile loom. I have one that was made into a kaleidoscope that looks very similar to yours. I could be way off though.

Doug
 

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Does the hole go all the way through? Might be some kind of game call without the reed? WAG Monty
 

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Darn... I though it was something awesome!! I don't know! I like things that are different..
 

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How old is it?? Are the markings from the company? I couldn't find any that looked like this exact one
 

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Are there threads? Kinda looks like the handle of a fly fishing rod.
 

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It's a fairly modern industrial spindle bobbin; tapered type (like the beehive bobbin) to draw thread off the top.
 

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I was at an estate sale and saw one similar....the lady said "bobbin"
 

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There use to be a textile mill in town and I remember taking a tour and saw some that looked like that. But it's been so long ago I can't say for sure. I mainly remember they were made of wood and it seems like they were longer? But of course I would imagine there was more than one kind depending on what size of thread or cord they were using. Monty
 

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Appears to be a vintage cone style yarn bobbin made from oak.
Perhaps worth up to $20 to a collector :thumbsup:

GG~
 

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