Antique Spaulding wood dumbbell weighing 1 lb. each in great condition with normal wear, produced in late 19th or early 20th century, make great decor for a gym or bookshelf or fully functional!
Antique wood dumbbells were a staple of the 19th-century "physical culture" movement, commonly used for indoor exercise, calisthenics, and military drills. Unlike modern metal weights, these were often hand-turned from solid hardwoods like maple, beech, or oak to prevent damaging indoor floors.
