I thought it looked a bit like a rather ornate end for an embroidered bell- pull; the detachable end knobs would help get the textile part on (and off for cleaning)
Beth Cheshire, NW England Liz wrote: At first glance it looked like a bobbin with loose rings. Then I looked agin and I have never seen anything like it. Does anyone have any idea what it is or what it is used for? > An interesting item on eBay. Click on the link. > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ANTIQUE-VICTORIAN-BONE-THREAD-WINDER-HOLDER-or- BOBBIN_W0QQitemZ260455836135QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Sewing_Supplies_MJ?hash=item3ca460a9e7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
