Vintage heavy wood and steel pulley possibly from a ship this very decorative pulley would make a great door stop or really nice decorative interior designers piece very heavy rust included 🤣
34 cm wide 16 cm tall 8 cm depth
 
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The history of pulleys dates back to ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. Pulleys are simple machines that have been used for thousands of years to lift weights, move water, and transmit power.
 
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Early history
Ancient Egypt: The oldest pulley dates back to the 12th dynasty (1991–1802 BC). Pulleys were used to lift heavy weights, such as the stone blocks used to build the Great Pyramid.
Mesopotamia: The Sumerians used pulleys and ropes for hoisting as early as 1500 BCE.
Greece and Rome: The Greeks and Romans made significant advancements in the use of pulleys. Archimedes invented the compound pulley and defined the principle of the lever