Bedwell 3 B Rough unsigned

Unsigned example of great wheel illustrates the characteristics of wheels made by members of the Bedwell family

Unsigned example of great wheel illustrates the characteristics of wheels made by members of the Bedwell family: steeply sloped tapered table; short, turned, rear legs on left. The table has scalloped “waist” and wedge-shaped rear; drive wheel has twelve spokes with weighted rim ends. A brace goes between the drive wheel post and the table. Turned long front leg on right; turned spindle post on a sliding tensioner, on far right has maidens for direct drive but spindle is missing.