Antique Timepiece Drop Spindle No.254 - Circa 1780-1850 English Watch Dial and Components - Free Shipping (US)
$260.00
Antique Timepiece Drop Spindle No.254: Unique and certainly One-of-a-Kind Design - made with Circa 1850 to 1930 Watch and Clock Dial and Parts
SPECIFICATIONS: 3.1 ounce (88 grams) - 2.62" (62mm) diameter Whorl - Larger .125 (3.2mm) diameter Shaft x 10.75" (27.1cm) long in Raw/Uncoated Steel with Forged Hook
This spindle is on the heavier side and has and abundance of rim weight and a perfectly balanced spin - perfect for spinning a variety of long staple fibers and art yarn, as well as plying singles.
Made from 38 Individual Pieces with three centerpiece components, including a
-Circa 1850 hand etched sterling silver English Fusee style pocket watch dial with 14kt gold Roman numerals - embellished with a large escapement wheel and a sun/moon dial, and a
- Circa 1930 rare and unusually ornate winding type car clock bezel (Phinney Walker Movement), and on the bottom side, a
- Circa 1920 Hebdomas Swiss men's wrist watch 8-day winding barrel with painted design and lettering - coated in epoxy resin to protect the paint from rubbing/chipping off
The dial was mounted to an acrylic disc, which was then milled to fit into the car clock bezel and a thick layer of blue tinted epoxy resin was poured onto the back side, and the front side was filled with two thick layers of epoxy resin to the top of the rim for a long life and no snag finish. The dial and bezel whorl is mounted to a raw/uncoated high carbon (spring) steel shaft with a heat forged hook and a large vintage brass clock gear, the Hebdomas winding barrel, an acrylic disc, 20 Preciosa Czech crystal rhinestones, and silver and gold plated findings finish the top and bottom sides of the shaft. All components are assembled with an industrial 2-part epoxy adhesive.
FREE SHIPPING - US ONLY - via USPS Ground Advantage Package service w/tracking and insurance. Ships from Tucson, AZ USA
INTERNATIONAL & UPGRADED SHIPPING AVAILABLE: Customer pays 100% of shipping charges for these options
All spindles are hand crafted in Tucson, AZ, by John Galen Gudenkauf (owner/artist) with US and Globally made Materials.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
2-5 business days
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 2 - 5 business days
- Europe : 8 - 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania : 8 - 12 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
Yes. I gladly accept custom orders, although they are limited when it comes to altering dimensions. TAHKLI/SUPPORT SPINDLES: customers can choose (in most cases) from the shaft colors, beads, and whorl color/wood species of items already listed.
Wholesale availability
Yes. I do offer wholesale sales to qualifying re-sellers. Contact me and we can discuss terms
Orders by Mail/Checks Accepted
I gladly accept orders by mail and do accept checks. When ordering, please phone or email John Galen to check availability and to reserve the item(s) you wish to order. When I receive the order/check in the mail, I will send out the package within 24 hours.
CONTACT: John Galen at 520-490-4962
EMAIL: johng@johngalen.com