Drop spindle - 42g - Larch
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This is a hand turned top whorl drop spindle made in Ilkley. It has a grooves in the side for the yarn to sit in which helps to prevent slippage. It has been finished with liming paste and wax. Weight: 42g Wood: Larch (from the Isle of Lewis) with Beech shaft Length of spindle: 11"/28cm Length below whorl: 9"/24cm Whorl diameter: 3"/ 7.5cm
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