Vintage (1930s) Collection Of Wooden Exercise Pins - 3/4 lb and 1 1/2 lbs.
These were popular fitness tools during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used for physical conditioning through rhythmic swinging movements to build upper body strength and coordination. Hand-Turned from hardwoods, featuring a bulbous body, a slender neck, and a rounded knob at the top for grip. These pins are stamped and carved with their weight (3/4 lb and 1 ½ lb). Some feature distinctive black painted bands around the body. While primarily for exercise, they were also sometimes used as juggling pins in circus or theatrical performances.
Heavy Patina. The white pin is unmarked but the same height as the marked ¾ lb pin. Pair of stamped ¾ lb pins. Pair of carved 1 ½ lb pins. There is paint missing on each.
Measurements :
White + Marked ¾ lb pins : 14”
1 ½ lb pins : 15.5”
Price Includes Shipping.
Vintage (1930s) Collection Of Wooden Exercise Pins - 3/4 lb and 1 1/2 lbs.
These were popular fitness tools during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used for physical conditioning through rhythmic swinging movements to build upper body strength and coordination. Hand-Turned from hardwoods, featuring a bulbous body, a slender neck, and a rounded knob at the top for grip. These pins are stamped and carved with their weight (3/4 lb and 1 ½ lb). Some feature distinctive black painted bands around the body. While primarily for exercise, they were also sometimes used as juggling pins in circus or theatrical performances.
Heavy Patina. The white pin is unmarked but the same height as the marked ¾ lb pin. Pair of stamped ¾ lb pins. Pair of carved 1 ½ lb pins. There is paint missing on each.
Measurements :
White + Marked ¾ lb pins : 14”
1 ½ lb pins : 15.5”
Price Includes Shipping.
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