(Note: Measurements are outside max. dimensions unless stated otherwise).
18th Century : Domed leather barrel wheel castor with brass washers.
Option : Three 1" No. 6 slotted countersunk colour-matched brass screws.
Option : This casting is supplied at a budget price with a basic machine tumble polished finish which is rather dull caused by minute pitting from bead blasting. We can buff polish by hand to a smooth finish as an option if selected by clicking on the OPTION box above, or supply machine polished if left unticked.
Height : Top of plate to bottom of wheel: 24mm. (1 5/16")
PLATE:
Diam. 35mm. (1 3/8")
WHEEL
Diam. at bulge 20mm. (3/4")
Width 20mm. (3/4")
Steel pins.
Traditional leather wheel prevents scratching polished surfaces and runs quietly on a wooden floor.
* Historical note: One original use may have been for a cheese coaster containing a complete round cheese which would have been wheeled along a dining table from person to person. Additionally, some light delicate Pembroke and Sutherland tables are mounted on leather wheeled castors.
