Hi Carol,
Interesting. I was going to reply to your hanging bobbin post but got
distracted. I actually bought a Worsley hanging bobbin last year from the
same seller you were writing about. However, it says "W. Worsley Hung 1868"
(first name not spelled out). Somebody said that there were only 10 of
these made - I think that's wrong, this was actually one of the most common
hanging bobbins, and as a special collector's item it might not be too
surprising to see 3 of them show up within one year. Especially when major
dealers tend to buy complete collections for resale.
And if people think that bobbins aren't worth faking, I suggest you read the
Lovejoy mystery series - in at least 2 of the books that I can remember you
will find him faking lace bobbins. Wonderful series about an unscrupulous
antiques dealer which was made into a TV series a few years ago.
As I said before, the bobbins for sale may be absolutely, wonderfully
correct. Or they may be old, but by another maker. Or maybe not. They are
good enough that I'm not through trying for them. But if she had said
something like - "based on the characteristics described by Springett (and
give details), I am of the opinion that this is a Haskell bobbin", I would
be much happier.
Laurie
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