pair of antique french tracing wheels

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A pair of antique french tracing wheels in warm turned wood and steel — the kind of tools that lived in a tailor's or cordwainer's apron pocket and were reached for dozens of times a day. One features a smooth plain handle, the other a beautifully ribbed grip with a brass collar, and both have finely toothed steel wheels that still spin freely with a satisfying whir. Display them crossed on a shelf, tucked into a crock with other antique tools, or laid flat on a worktable as a nod to the vanishing trades that made beautiful things by hand. Sourced from a brocante in Avignon. dimensions: 14-16cm long Show more