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C5746
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Pillow Lace Bobbin.
A late 19th century, or possibly early 20th century pillow lace bobbin - made in turned wood. It has a hold drilled through the end if you wanted to put weights on it (these were usually coloured glass beads strung on a loop of fine wire). Measures 88mm long (3.1/2 inches) and 6mm diameter (1/4 inch) at its widest point. Excellent condition.
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3734
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Vintage Midlands Pillow Lace Bobbin.
A turned pillow lace bobbin, from the English East Midlands. It has spangles of faux pearls, and coloured beads. Bobbin measures 10cm long (4 inches). Excellent condition.
Circa: Early 20th century
Condition: Excellent
Country of Origin: GB
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3735
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Vintage Pillow Lace Bobbin, with Spangles.
An English East Midlands pillow lace bobbin, complete with its spangles (weight), in green and white beads. Wooden bobbin measures 11cm (4.1/4 inches) long. Excellent condition.
Circa: Early 20th century
Condition: Excellent
Country of Origin: GB
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C8578
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Lacemakers Bobbin with Spangles.
Pillow lace bobbin, East Midlands, England. Late 19th or early 20th century, still with some thread on it. The spangles are on copper wire, and have a large yellow horn bead, with the other beads being glass. Bobbin measures 9.5 cm long (3.3/4 inches) with out the spangles ring. 6 cm diameter at its widest point (1/2 inch). Stain on the wood, otherwise excellent condition.
Circa: Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Condition: Very Good - see description
Country of Origin: GB
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3736
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Vintage Pillow Lace Bobbin with Spangles.
An English East Midlands pillow lace bobbin, complete with its spangles (weight). Nice rich turned wood, with yellow and blue beads. Wooden bobbin measures 9.5cm long (3.3/4 inches). Excellent condition.
Circa: Early 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Country of Origin: GB
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C5709
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Five Large Weaving Spindles.
A very decorative group of 5 large spindles containing coarse thread (or wool?) possibly for blanket weaving or carpet. Early industrial items. Each spindle measures 21cm long (just over 8 inches). One has "Durah reg Bal..." stamped on it, but I can’t read the rest.
Circa: Early 20th century
Condition: Used
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C8579
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Lacemakers Bobbin with Spangles.
East Midlands pillow lace bobbin with bead spangles. Late 19th or early 20th century. the spangles are all glass beads except for the smallest black bead which is wooden. Bobbin measures 96 mm long and 7 mm diameter at its widest point (3.3/4 inches by 1/4 inch). Excellent condition.
Circa: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Condition: Very Good
Country of Origin: GB
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9073
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Ivory or Bone Embroidery Awl.
A small 19th century embroidery awl for pierced work or broiderie anglaise work - made of ivory or bone. Measures 7cm (2.3/4 inches) long. In very good condition.
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3721
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French Pillow Lace Bobbin.
Old French lacemaker’s bobbin, still with its thread. Made in what looks like olive wood. Measures 10.5 cm long (4.1/8 inches). Very good condition - it has the normal dings of age, but nothing serious. The sides of the bulb of these bobbins are slightly worn flat, where they constantly rub against the pillow.
Late 19th to early 20th century.
Circa: Late 19th or early 20th Century
Condition: Very Good - see description
Country of Origin: FR
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