This is an American box loom in Walnut. This is a beautifully made piece with a natural patina, and it would have originally sat on a work table especially made for the loom. The table is missing. When not in use the loom slides into the top of the box much like a slide lid candle box, and there is molding around the top edge. There are notches at the back of the box for the loom to slide into when in use. The box is constructed with small square nails. The loom itself is a solid panel of walnut and there is a hairline crack running vertically on the bottom. The box has some dark staining on one end of the interior that looks like very old ink spilled. The far end of the box has a lighter tone to the wood at the top from exposure. There is an old tight horizontal crack on one long side of the box near the top, but it appears stable. There are signs of use and wear, but the box is quite sturdy. The original interior spool is missing. The box loom measures 17″ by 8″ by 4 3/4″ tall. When finished with your tape you slide the loom out and then slide the loom into the top of the box for storage. Functioning much like a slide lid candle box. The Box Loom is American, American Walnut—this helps date the loom to the 18th. century and sets it apart from the English version that I found (see below) which would be made out of Maghony. While researching this piece I found the identical English loom made of Mahogany. The last few photos show the English version of this loom and how the American loom would have been set up if I had the table. This American loom was made to set into a tri legged table just as its English counterpart (see photo). I do not have the table. Here is the information I found on the English Loom and Table “In the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the adjustable molded baluster stem with brass ratchet, raised on a well carved tripod base with down-scrolled feet, supporting a rectangular revolving dished top (threaded onto shaft), surmounted by the original removable box-form “tape loom” with shaped heddle (slotted wooden card) having 18 slots and 51 holes, which sits upright as a loom, and slides in to serve as a tabletop. *In the 18th Century, this type of loom was used to weave lace and narrow bands of cloth called “tapes”, used for straps, trim, and ties, as well as laces. Most of these looms are utilitarian. The original interior spool is missing. One of this quality is quite rare.” Price: $725.00 + shipping
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