At 05:19 PM 9/2/2008, Adele Shaak wrote:
I don't recall seeing any responses to this post - maybe everybody
else is flummoxed, too? I think it's part of a fishing rod -
possibly you stuck a reed on the "spindle" part to make a full-sized
rod - but I'm just going on my imagination and have no real knowledge.
I certainly can't think of any way this contraption could be used
for lacemaking.
Any ideas on what this item is on ebay?
http://tinyurl.com/59c2ku
Item number 320292495309
described as: "Vintage Pimative wood lace maker spindle & spool reel"
Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK
It is a sewing awl used for leather or canvas. That was my immediate
notion and it took some research to confirm it.
Patty
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