{"product_id":"louden-a21-antique-barn-pulley","title":"Antique Louden A21 Barn Pulley Cast Iron Wood Wheel Fairfield Iowa Farm Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique barn pulley has an openwork teardrop shaped cast iron frame around a heavy solid wood wheel, with \"LOUDEN\" cast directly into the iron arm, matching the company's A21 pulley style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Louden Machinery Company built equipment like this in Fairfield, Iowa in the early 1900s for hoisting hay bales into barn lofts, and pieces with the Louden name crisply cast into the iron are well known among collectors for that clear, confirmed branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louden A21 antique barn pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e farm or barn pulley, cast iron frame with wood wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos, estimated late 1890s to 1910s based on the A21 model style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast iron frame, solid wood wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep brown oxidized iron with a natural weathered wood wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"LOUDEN\" cast into the iron frame arm, matching the A21 model designation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louden A21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"early 1900s American farm and barn equipment, openwork skeleton frame\"\u003eearly 1900s American farm and barn equipment, openwork skeleton frame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10 inches long, 6 inches wide, wood wheel 6 inches round and 2 inches thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e swiveling top eye, solid wood sheave that turns freely\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 wood wheel turns freely and the top swivel eye moves as it should\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"LOUDEN\" mark is crisp and clearly legible on the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or breaks anywhere in the cast iron or the wood wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe piece has a heavy, dusty surface patina throughout, typical of hardware stored in a barn for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven brown oxidation covers the iron frame, consistent with age rather than active damage\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\u003eLouden Machinery Company built farm equipment in Fairfield, Iowa starting in the late 1860s, and by the early 1900s their pulleys were standard hardware for hoisting hay up into a barn loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong pick for a farm hardware collector, since Louden marked pulleys with clear, crisp branding like this one hold real appeal in that market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the wheel and the swivel eye still move the way they were built to, which is a nice bonus on a piece this old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest patina, a legible maker's mark, and real working parts, this one checks every box a collector looks for.\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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