A Wooden Thingy

I've called this "A Wooden Thingy", mainly as I haven't a clue what it is. It was found in my late Bother-in-Laws and Sisters belongings and is completely made of wood.

As you lift the lower spindle up, the arms stretch out and there is a screw to lock it in place. Knowing my Sisters love of crafts and patchwork, I'm sure it must have something to do with her.

So over to you folks - WHAT IS IT?

[Sue Cooper]

I hope someone can tell us what it is. I’m intrigued.

[Candace]

Muffin holder!

[Helen S J]

Fascinating but no idea what it us! Will watch with interest

[Bep]

Very intriguing,,,

[carol white]

Great shot. Fav!! 😀. Won't give away the answer, saw it on Facebook earlier, Heather

[Pat Knowles]

I have no idea either & I did not see it on FB but might peek now!

[Kathie]

4 person exercise machine. LOL

[Babs]

looks intriguing, no idea what it is though.

[Lin]

Adorable, whatever it is!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@susiemc @ribbet9 @dorsethelen @gijsje @carolmw @happypat @kathiecb @onewing @linnypinny I've found out it is an old wool winder. My item is actually upside down and would have had a flat plate or clamp on the bottom. Instead of having someone with their arms open wide holding a skein of wool whilst you turn it into s ball of wool. Here you put the skein of wool around the outstretched arms and they rotate while you make a ball. - got it.

[Pat Knowles]

@ladymagpie oh I remeber that job of holding up the arms, anything that would have relieved me from that tedious job gets my vote!

[Nick]

What an unusual thing. I remember my nan winding wool over real outstretched arms.

[Sue Cooper]

@ladymagpie Thanks Lady M.

[Lin]

What a cool little treasure!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@linnypinny I know I am Lin, the gadget is quite cool as well.

[Christine]

Interesting!

[Phil Cameron]

So well made and you made me remember sitting as described as a child
Well better than being sent up a chimney