Hi These were used in the linen industry to test that the linen was made to the correct standards. It is used to count the threads over a set area - That is why it base is square rather than round.
I have several that I have purchased from Antique fairs usually made from brass and they come in different sizes Hope that helps. Happy lacing Rosemary Hemmett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Original Message: ----------------- From: Clive & Betty Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:51:18 -0500 (CDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: [lace] Jewelers Look aka Linen Tester Actually it is sold by several venders as a "Linen Tester." It is a trifold (about 3 cm. square when folded). Can't remember why I have always called it a jewelers loop. Happy lacemaking, Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA ===================== From: Sue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Betty, what is a "jeweler's loop" Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1627 - Release Date: 22/08/2008 06:48 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
