Antique Cast Iron Barn Pulley with Wooden Wheel, 1800s Farm Equipment
$54.99$10.00
Solid antique cast iron pulley with a wooden wheel and moving hook. Found in a barn, this farmhouse piece is in good rusty condition with all operational parts intact.
A real working pulley from the 1800s or early 1900s, it sits between industrial history and farmhouse decor.
Details
- Item: Barn pulley / block and tackle
- Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s
- Materials: Cast iron frame, wooden wheel
- Color: Rusty brown patina
- Maker/Mark: "11" stamped below hook on main body, no other maker's mark visible
- Style: Industrial farm equipment with molded decorative details
- Special Features: Wooden wheel spins freely, hook swivels and moves
- Size/Measurements: 14 inches long, 5 inches wide at widest point, weighs 7 pounds
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- All moving parts functional—wheel spins freely, hook articulates
- Solid cast iron construction with crisp molded details still visible
- Wooden wheel intact and authentic
- Honest rusty patina that reads as authentic barn find
- Heavy and sturdy, not fragile
Issues / Wear
- Rust throughout, which is consistent with age and barn storage
- Wear marks on cast iron from use and time
- Wood shows age and weathering as expected
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Collector's Notes
This pulley is a genuine barn tool, likely used in a hay loft or as part of a block-and-tackle system for lifting heavy loads on a farm.
Pulleys like this one were essential equipment on working farms from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, and they represent the kind of functional ingenuity that built farming.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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