Original vintage Speedweve 10-hook darning loom, known as “Lancashire’s Smallest Loom.”

A fascinating British sewing and textile tool designed to make repairing and darning socks, knitwear and other garments quicker and easier.

Marked:

SPEEDWEVE
MADE IN ENGLAND
PAT. No. 516209

Supplied with its scarce original orange cardboard box. The reverse of the box advertises the Speedweve exhibit at the 1948 British Industries Fair, Olympia, Earls Court.

Please note that this listing includes the metal 10-hook loom mechanism and original box only. The wooden darning disc/mushroom and instruction leaflet are not present.

Vintage used condition with surface marks, scratches, discolouration and small areas of oxidation consistent with age. The original box is heavily worn, with torn and frayed edges, creasing, surface loss and general storage wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

An unusual original 1940s sewing collectible, ideal for a vintage haberdashery collection, display, restoration or use with a suitable replacement darning disc.