what are they?

[Unitedstatesofamerica1]

 

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[DCMatt]

Yarn spools?

 

[SkaBa]

Spools for industrial weaving factory that were repurposed as decorative items.

 

[BagLady]

Tire thumpers?
JK. I think they're right, spools.

 

[Tony in SC]

From the spinning room of an old cotton mill. Tony