Rick Reeves Saxony Style Spinning Wheel

This is a high-quality contemporary Saxony-style spinning wheel, identified as a Rick Reeves production based on the provided context and distinctive design elements. The wheel is crafted from solid hardwoods, showing a rich medium walnut or cherry-toned finish with a natural grain visible throughout. Its construction features a three-legged horizontal frame (mother-of-all) with finely turned legs, a single treadle, and a large drive wheel with multiple turned spokes. The drive wheel rim is constructed in several segments, showing expert joinery. A notable feature is the brass hardware and the overall sculptural quality of the turnings, particularly the finials and the maidens holding the flyer and bobbin assembly. Its condition appears excellent with a warm, even patina and no visible cracks or repairs in the wood. The spinning mechanics, including the drive band and tensioning knob, appear complete and functional. Reeves wheels are highly regarded among fiber artists for their precision engineering, smooth rotational balance, and aesthetic beauty, typically dating from the late 20th century.