Antique Tracing Wheel with Wooden Handle, c. 1910 – Tailor’s Tool for Collectors and Sewing Lovers

A tool with over a hundred years of history: this antique tracing wheel from around 1910 is a fascinating witness to the old tailoring craft. The wooden handle sits comfortably in the hand, and the serrated metal wheel still runs perfectly despite light rust.

What It’s For

A tracing wheel transfers sewing patterns onto fabric: roll it over paper or thin layers of fabric and it leaves fine marks. An essential tool for tailors, fashion designers and sewing enthusiasts who value traditional craft – and a beautiful collectible.

Dimensions and Details

• Length: approx. 17.5 cm (6.9 in)
• Wheel diameter: approx. 2.5 cm (1 in)
• Material: wood, metal
• Age: antique, approx. 1910–1919

Condition

Very good condition. The metal is already rusty, but the wheel works flawlessly. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Who It’s For

For collectors of sewing notions, tailors working with historical tools and lovers of antiques. A special gift for anyone who treasures handcraft and history – in the spirit of Cottagecore and slow living.

Price is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

The Scouts’ flea market in Zwettl. In a wooden box of old button cards and spools lay this little wheel, its handle polished smooth by decades of work. How many dresses were cut along its trail, how many wedding suits, how many aprons? Tools remember every hand that guided them.

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