Hi, Ruth,
Are you sure it is a lace bobbin-winder? It could very well be a textile bobbin winder. I've got some big bobbins from my grandmother's family (never found out who used them) which look like a very elongated double cone (sorry, I don't know the mathematical name!!), the length being about 20cms. Apparently, they were loaded with thread and used for hand-weaving . Unfortunately, I've never seen the rest of the apparatus. But they would probably be wound on a machine such ass the one you've got. Yours in lace, Helene, the froggy from Melbourne >...The winder is in wonderful condition and runs smoothly. It shows evidence >of >gentle use and could be used again (but with the risk of breaking the >bobbin holder by forcing a bobbin into it). The cord on the flywheel has been >replaced by a modern elastic band. >Does anyone have information to assist me in learning more about this antique >winder? Thanks for your help. Ruth Johnson http://search.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Search - Looking for more? Try the new Yahoo! Search - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
