Antique Wooden Block & Tackle Pulley with Forged Iron Hook, Farm Equipment

A solid antique wooden block and tackle pulley with original forged iron swivel hook and steel hardware.

Nine inches long with a three-inch wooden tackle block. The wheel spins easily in working condition. Marked with "CO4" on the wooden section, likely a size or maker designation from the era when pulleys were made for farm and barn work.

Details

• Item: Single block and tackle pulley
• Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s
• Materials: Wood, forged iron, steel hardware
• Color: Aged wood, dark iron patina
• Maker/Mark: "CO4" stamped on wooden section
• Style: Farm and barn equipment
• Special Features: Original swivel hook, wheel spins freely, all hardware intact
• Size/Measurements: 9 inches long total, wooden block 3 inches long

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• All original parts—swivel hook, hardware, and wheel intact
• Wheel moves freely without resistance
• Strong wooden construction, no cracks or splits visible
• Forged iron hook shows authentic hand-forged quality
• Maker mark clearly visible on wooden section
• Fully functional, not a decorative-only piece

Issues / Wear

• Wood shows age patina and wear from use
• Iron has rust and aged patina consistent with outdoor farm storage
• Minor surface wear on wood, no structural damage

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

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Collector's Notes

Block and tackle pulleys were essential equipment on working farms. They hung from barn beams or hoist frames, carrying loads of hay, grain, or equipment up into lofts or down from heights.

This one was made to work and shows that work in its honest patina and straightforward design.

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