{"product_id":"cast-iron-barn-pulley-wood-sheave","title":"Cast Iron Barn Pulley with 5 Inch Wood Sheave Early 1900s Farm Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique cast iron barn pulley with a 5 inch wooden sheave is an early agricultural block and tackle component from the late 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe openwork cast iron frame, aged wood wheel, and heavily weathered surface give it the honest industrial character sought for primitive farm collections and rustic farmhouse display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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=\"agricultural block and tackle pulley\"\u003eagricultural block and tackle pulley\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast iron frame with wooden sheave wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e aged brown wood with dark brown and rust toned iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e no visible maker's mark confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos, add if known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e primitive agricultural, industrial farmhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 11 inches long, 6 inches at widest point, 5 inch diameter wooden wheel; product weight 3 lb 5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e openwork cast iron frame, wooden sheave, large hanging ring, wheel spins freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete enough for display with substantial age and use wear visible throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5 inch wooden sheave remains in place and spins freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative openwork cast iron frame retains strong architectural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy surface oxidation, rust, finish loss, discoloration, scratches, and general wear across the cast iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visible lengthwise crack runs through part of the wooden sheave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper hanging ring has wire wrapped around a section of the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood shows darkening, staining, edge wear, and surface marks from long use.\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\u003eBarn pulleys were working parts of block and tackle systems used to move hay and other heavy loads inside agricultural buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example suits collectors of early farm equipment, primitive tools, barn hardware, and industrial artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of an open cast iron frame and substantial wooden sheave gives this piece especially strong visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the sort of old working object whose wear is a large part of what makes it interesting to display.\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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