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Mid 19th Century Carpenter's Inkline Reel

Name: Mid 19th Century Carpenter's Inkline Reel
Price: 588 USD
Availability: InStock

$588

PAGODA RED

Chicago, IL

Condition Notes: Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. less

Description: Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it's no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter's tools were accorded the … more Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it's no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter's tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkably intact 19th-century inkline reel was hand carved from northern elmwood with flowing, sculptural lines that belie its practical function. This ingenious tool was used to mark straight lines, incorporating a winding wheel that unraveled across an inkwell, marking thread as it was unwound. The inked thread was then drawn across a measured surface and anchored by a stickpin to stamp a straight guide line. Once an essential component of a Chinese carpenter's toolkit, this reel lives on as a storied sculptural object. less

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