Vintage Retractable Clothesline Reel Ever Ready Dustless Wall Mount Laundry Holder
$24.00
Vintage retractable clothesline reel with a round metal body, wall mount bracket, crank handle, and cotton line inside.
This early style laundry tool fits farmhouse laundry room decor, antique household collecting, or a practical display piece for someone who likes old utility objects with plenty of wear.
Details
- Item: Retractable Clothesline Reel
- Era: Early 20th century style, exact year not confirmed from photos
- Materials: Painted metal with cotton rope line
- Color: Pale pink repaint over darker worn metal areas
- Maker/Mark: No visible maker's mark in photos. Pam's research notes identify it as an Ever Ready Dustless Clothes Line Holder by Lovell Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania.
- Style: Antique laundry tool, farmhouse utility, wall mounted household hardware
- Special Features: Retractable cotton clothesline, hand crank reel, wall mounting plate, cylindrical metal housing
- Size: Barrel is 3 inches round. Wall mounting plate is 6 inches long and 1 inch wide.
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
- Clothesline pulls out and reels back in, according to Pam's notes.
- Wall mounting plate and crank handle are present.
- Cotton line is still inside the reel.
- Shape and hardware are intact for display.
Issues / Wear
- Painted by a previous owner.
- Heavy chipping, paint loss, scratches, dark scuffs, and surface wear are visible throughout.
- Back mounting plates show heavier dark wear and old paint loss.
- Function is not guaranteed. Sold as is.
- Not tested for long term working use or weight holding strength.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
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.
Collector's Notes
Retractable clothesline reels like this were made for small space laundry drying before folding racks and plastic retractable lines took over.
This one suits a laundry room display, farmhouse wall, antique utility collection, or old household hardware shelf.
The pale pink repaint gives it a softer look, but the chipping and dark wear still show its working life.
Useful once, interesting now. That is a very respectable second act.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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