These are spindles used to mak yarn. They are made of poplar and purple heart. finishew with hut wax and crystal coat. the top one is 2-1/4" in diameter with a total length of 13" and weighs 1 7/8 oz. the bottome one is an 1-3/4" in diameter with at total length of 11-1/4" and weighs 1-1/8 oz.