Bidspirit auction | Antique Industrial Potter's Extension Banding


Antique Industrial Potter's Extension Banding Wheel Pedestal / Stand - Description: An industrial potter's wheel, convertible to a pedestal/plant stand, by B.F. Drakenfeld & Co., New York City. This item is illustrated on page 110 of the company's 1914 catalog: https://archive.org/details/illustratedcatal00bfdr/page/110/mode/2up. Type: Potter's banding wheel, pedestal Materials: Cast iron, brass Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: Early 20th century Maker: B.F. Drakenfeld & Co. Dimensions: The height is adjustable, at the lowest setting the height is 20.5”. At the setting visible in the images the height is 25.25”. The width is 13”. Provenance: From a local collection. Condition: Rusting to the base and surface wear / patina to the reovable top. The wheel does rotate when turned and the height is adjustable.