{"product_id":"antique-double-sheave-pulley-swivel-hook","title":"Antique Cast Iron Double Sheave Block Pulley Swivel Hook Industrial Farm Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis all metal industrial double sheave block pulley has a heavy diamond shaped cast iron casing enclosing two independent wheels side by side, topped with a thick forged swivel hook that twists freely under tension to keep the line from binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7 pounds 8 ounces, this is a genuinely heavy duty piece, the kind of block and tackle hardware once used for demanding farm, workshop, or maritime loads, and a strong pick for anyone collecting real industrial pieces instead of lightweight reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e antique cast iron double sheave block pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e industrial block and tackle pulley, originally functional hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos, estimated early to mid 20th century based on style and comparable industrial hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast iron casing, metal wheels, forged steel hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep brown and gold rust patina throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e no visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e double sheave block pulley style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e early 20th century industrial rigging hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5 inches long, 5 inches wide at the widest point, 2 1\/2 inches thick, weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e two independent wheels that spin freely side by side, thick forged swivel hook, top loop collar allowing the block to twist under tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esold as is as found\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e shows light use, sound and attractive with only minor flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth wheels spin freely with no stiffness or grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe swivel hook moves as it was built to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or breaks anywhere in the heavy cast iron casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn even brown and gold rust patina covers the entire piece, typical of old industrial hardware stored for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble sheave blocks like this one multiplied lifting power well beyond a single wheel pulley, once handling serious loads on a farm, in a workshop, or aboard a working vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong pick for an industrial hardware collector or anyone who wants a genuinely heavy, real vintage piece for a rustic display instead of a lightweight reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth wheels still spin and the swivel hook still twists, which says a lot about how solidly this was built in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantial, honest, and built for real work, this one has the weight and presence to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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