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Restored John Planta wheel.

Small wooden table held by four slim legs, with stretchers in the form of an X, a treadle, and a footman. On top is a brass drive wheel, set into slot on top of table, is attached to a mechanism that reaches to a bobbin/flyer unit on the left side. A birdcage distaff is attached to the left side of the table. All the wood and brass have been polished.