Hi All,
I have several of both, and find that a Linen Prover was different to a
jeweller's loupe - the linen prover sits on its own little (usually square)
base, and opens out, as has been described, but a Jeweller's Loupe is used
like a monocle, and fits in the eye socket, so that the jeweller has both
hands free to hold the gemstone.
Carol - in Suffolk UK
'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our time.'
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Subject: RE: [lace] Jewelers Look aka Linen Tester
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
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From: Clive & Betty Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:51:18 -0500 (CDT)
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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
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Betty, what is a "jeweler's loop"
Sue M Harvey
Norfolk UK
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