{"product_id":"antique-teardrop-barn-pulley-swivel-hook","title":"Antique Cast Iron Teardrop Barn Pulley Figure 8 Swivel Hook Marked Farm Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique cast iron barn pulley has a sweeping teardrop shaped frame around a solid all metal spoked wheel, with a figure 8 swivel loop at the top hook so the whole unit could rotate and link up with overhead hay carriers and track systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 11 inches long, 4 inches wide, and just under 4 pounds, this is a substantial piece with real presence, a good fit for anyone collecting genuine farm hardware or building out rustic industrial decor instead of a new reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e antique cast iron teardrop barn pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"farm or barn hay pulley, originally functional hardware\"\u003efarm or barn hay pulley, originally functional hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 farm hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast iron frame, all metal spoked wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep brown and tan rust patina throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e the top hook is marked with raised lettering, though the text is not fully legible in these photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e teardrop or \"comma\" shaped drop pulley style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e early 1900s American farm and barn hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 11 inches long, 4 inches wide, 4 inches tall, weighs 3 pounds 13 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e figure 8 swivel loop at the top hook, all metal spoked wheel that spins freely, asymmetric frame designed to keep rope from binding at sharp angles\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\u003eThe metal wheel spins freely with no stiffness or grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure 8 swivel hook moves as it was built to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or breaks anywhere in the cast iron frame\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 rust patina covers the entire piece, typical of old barn hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lettering on the hook is worn enough that it is not fully readable\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\u003eThe asymmetric teardrop frame on pulleys like this one was designed on purpose, keeping the rope from binding or tangling when pulled at a sharp angle during real barn work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong pick for a farm hardware collector or anyone furnishing rustic industrial decor with genuine vintage pieces instead of new reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure 8 swivel hook is the kind of small engineering detail that let this pulley link up with an overhead hay carrier track, and it still moves exactly as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy, honest, and fully functional, this one has real weight both in hand and in history.\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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