Dutch Wilhelmina-Era Spinning Wheel with Crowned “W” Monogram, ca. 1890–1910
Original price was: € 175,00.€ 120,00Current price is: € 120,00.
A 19th–early 20th century Dutch spinning wheel in dark-stained hardwood, featuring finely turned supports and a bronze medallion bearing a crowned “W” monogram, symbolizing the reign of Queen Wilhelmina. A decorative yet functional piece of Dutch textile heritage.
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This elegant Dutch spinning wheel dates to the period of Queen Wilhelmina’s reign (1890–1910), when crowned monograms were commonly used in schools, exhibitions, and domestic crafts under royal patronage.
The wheel is crafted from richly patinated hardwood, with slender turned baluster supports, a stable tripod base, and a well-balanced flyer assembly retaining its original bobbin and distaff. The bronze medallion with a crowned “W” reflects the Wilhelmina era’s practice of marking objects linked to state-approved institutions or commemorative purposes.
Though not a royal household commission, it embodies the pride of Dutch domestic textile culture and the influence of the monarchy on daily life. Both functional and decorative, it is ideal for collectors of Dutch antiques, textile history, or as a statement heritage piece in a period interior.
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Origin: The Netherlands
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Period: ca. 1890–1910 (Wilhelmina era)
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Material: Dark-stained hardwood with bronze medallion
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Dimensions: (to be provided)
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