Antique Cast Iron Pulley Wheel, 1900s

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A Large Cast Iron Pulley Wheel. Made from Cast Iron, very heavy & well constructed. The pulley wheel spins well … Read more A Large Cast Iron Pulley Wheel. Made from Cast Iron, very heavy & well constructed. The pulley wheel spins well and the hook turns freely. C1900

The concept of the pulley dates to antiquity, but cast iron pulley wheels were developed during the Industrial Revolution (18th-19th centuries) with advancements in iron casting techniques. Before this, pulleys were made from wood or stone. Cast iron offered increased durability and allowed for mass production, making pulleys more affordable and integral to the new industrial machinery used in factories, mills, and mines to transmit power from sources like steam engines. 

This pulley, with its industrial look, would work in any home or for outdoor use, can be used to hang a plethora of items from. See less