Weaver's knotter in tin

Weaver's knotter in tin made by Mellor Bromley and Co Ltd, Leicester, serial number A27113.

Knotters are gadgets used to tie threads together consistently and strongly.

In weaving mills textile workers frequently need to join lengths of thread. Mechanising the process saved time, which meant that workers could be more productive.

Some versions of the knotter were handheld, looping around the fingers, with a trigger activated by the thumb. This example was supported by a belt around the weaver’s waist, allowing the movement of the hand to be less restricted.

The letter A on this device indicates that it is designed for a high thickness of thread, at a minimum 33,600, maximum 10,080 yards per pound