Rijksmuseum
Tackle-board, sledge and top for making rope
Unknown artist
A ropeyard or ropery comprises a spinning wheel for pre-twisting strands of string, a sledge for twisting five strands together, and a top to prevent the strands from tangling during twisting. This miniature ropeyard was once the equipment used by a modelmaker.
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