C-103-0004
Fine English John Planta Sheraton John Planta Inlaid Mahogany Spinning Wheel
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DETAILS
A finely made, antique Georgian period spinning wheel crafted of mahogany and inlaid with rosewood and satinwood. The large drive wheel is cast bronze with rosewood spindles. The base with one drawer on slender, square tapering splayed legs.
STYLE
Sheraton
PROVENANCE
Retailer: Asprey and Company (London, England), purchased November 1975. A copy of receipt is available.
MAKER
John Planta (English, 1764–1825)(Fulneck, Yorkshire, England, active 1798-1824)
MARKS
Paper label: Made by John Planta,/ at / Fulneck, near Leeds.
LITERATURE
C. Gilbert, Furniture History, Volume 6, p. 40-42.
PERIOD
George III (1760-1820) | Late 18th/Early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1790
DIMENSIONS
Width 18.5 Depth 15 Height 36 inches
Table: Height 28.25 inches
CONDITION
Note: no distaff. Chip to bobbin.
