This little gem was probably built in the 1920's or 1930's. I picked it up at a Hutterite 'commune' in Manitoba about 40 years ago, and used it to teach spinning for years. I have spun silk and wool on it, and it is a great little wheel. It is not huge, about 1m high and in excellent condition. If you are interested in testing it out, please bring your own wool, as I no longer have any.