This Patwin rug wool cutter is an old bakelite gadget for cutting wool into the right lengths for making rugs. It comes from a time when people would spend their evenings undertaking useful hobbies rather than watching TV or slaving over a keyboard.
The idea is that you loop wool through the gadget and rotate the handle and a hidden razor blade cuts the wool to just the right length, thus saving you lots of time. According to the instructions it is "Simple to operate, works speedily and cuts true to gauge", what more could you ask for.
The main body is approx 85mm and the overall height is about 60mm. They come in brown and black bakelite although the black is actually a very very dark brown.
At the moment I have a boxed brown cutter which comes with various rug making tools and catalogues.
I also have a boxed cutter and a number of unboxed cutters in stock. The box is not in very good condition but is complete.
All Patwin cutters will come with a copy of the instructions.
Finally I have an unusual Imra Wool-cutter, a type I have not seen before. It is described as being for Smyrna Work with a cut length of 2½ - 2¾. The design is almost identical to the Patwin cutters. It is German and comes complete with box and original instructions, although these are in French and German, not English.
Both of these cutters are still very useable today.
The last photo is of a rug made with a cutter I have sold.
Please note. I do my best to accurately photograph and describe the condition of the items for sale, including any minor defects but all pieces are vintage and have had previous lives and so may have minor flaws.
Postage is for UK only, please enquire for overseas postage.