This family heirloom was brought to America in the late 19th century by
my grandparents from the Tuscany region of Italy. We know that they
raised silkworms on Mulberry trees at their farm. I was told that this
device was used in some way to turn the...
Thank you so very much! You have taught me more about this wheel than I
or anyone in my family knew.I will probably need to part with it soon,
unhappily. Thanks again. Dennis.
