Brian, I don't think Monsieur Roux is claiming to have invented a new bobbin, it's "new" for him, just as suppliers will label "new" threads they haven't carried before. I bought a tatting shuttle rather along the same lines at Le Puy in October, but didn't see any of these bobbins; I can confirm that he is an excellent turner, with a practical and imaginative mind - some time ago he came across a stack of pre-bakelite plastic (I can't remember the name) and made some bobbins and tatting shuttles. I don't know if the supplies ran out, or if they didn't have much success, because I haven't seen them since. What's more, both he and his wife are lovely, friendly people!
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