Without a lot more documentory evidence I am very sceptical about this
claim. If the box was labelled with a little note on ancient note paper, in
faded copper plate writing, it would be more authentic! In fact, it's labelled
with 1960s technology, 100 years after the event. If the verbal
And following links from that page (sorry, I know nothing about those
bobbins, and the only time I visited Crystal Palace was with the
Hertfordshire Donkey Racing Club G) - I found an interesting item -
250737101349 - http://preview.tinyurl.com/2w4qgxr. This is an Antique
Lacemaking Lace Makers
Jacquie in Lincolnshire wrote:
Also, I thought ivory wasn't allowed to be sold freely these days. It
says
in the box lid that these are ivory.
I think that's true of new ivory, but old pieces can be sold. Maybe that's
part of the seller's need to claim antiqueness?
There was an article in
Well, I hadn't thought to look at the Springett book, but when I did,
there it is... (page 73) And David identifies this as ivory - saying it
is a rare example. But... he also says it was made in the early 20th
Century, so if this is true, then it had nothing to do with the Crystal
Palace
Do you think there is any point in (lots of arachnes) writing to the
seller, quoting the Springetts info and saying that she is most likely
seriously
misdescribing these bobbinsDymo tape labels in the lid of a box
are not proof that the contents are what they claim to be. I am
I think I have only seen one before and that was, in my mind pretty
certainly ivory.
I have seen a few around on the net from time to time. Did I see 150 pairs
mentioned?
It has been suggested to me that there must be a catalogue of the exhibits
at the Exhibition. Anyone have that sort of
According to Wikpedia a copy of the catalogue is available on google books.
_http://www.google.com/books?id=OfMHQAAJsource=gbs_summary_scad=0_
(http://www.google.com/books?id=OfMHQAAJsource=gbs_summary_scad=0)
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I used the search mechanism on the Catalogue of the Crystal Palace. (Let me
take the opportunity to point out that Google books is making this
research opportunity available with a key word search, which you would never
have,
if you actually had access to the very lengthy and finely printed
My absolute favourite bobbins are my Italian Cantu bobbins because I love
the sound they make as I throw them around my pillow so I use them whenever
I can.
Karen in Malta
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My favorite bobbins are some very fine Binche bobbins, lighter and smaller than
the 3.75-3.8 ones--only 3.4 (87 mm), with a very delicate head and neck. They
handle very fine threads beautifully. The problem is that the US lace supplier
(Holly Van Sciver) doesn't carry them (can't get them)
I have a wide collection of spangled midlands(many of them painted by our
CelticDreamWeaver and I cherish them!) and continentals that I have
collected over the years. True that the painted and decorated bobbins(both
midlands and continentals) do get a lot of my attention when lacing. But I
do
Thanks Avital, I have put that safely away in my favourites until after
Christmas when I will have time to go through it all thoroughly, its packed
full of useful information
Sue m Harvey
Norfolk UK
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Where can I get black crochet cotton, size 20, in the UK, please? I have a
tatting pattern for a Goth-style motif to make a necklace with.
Margery,
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margerybu...@o2.co.uk in North Hertfordshire, UK
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Thank you to everyone who mailed me about the bobbins I was looking for. With
all the information, we found a source in Europe, including a different
identification of the bobbin: although they are the same smaller size called
Mechlin bobbins, this dealer calls the ones I was looking for
Hope it is not too cold with you.
Visa 0069 1007
418
Many thanks and happy Christmas
Rona Stace
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I got my card today, It is a lovely card with a beautiful lace angle from Lise
Thomsen of Mo.
I love it, it has prim real estate on my tree front and center
were every one
can see it.
( and i will point it out and brag)
Thank you so
much
and thank you to Faye for setting this all up i enjoyed
I received a beautiful Angel mounted on a hand made Christmas Card from
Cathy in Delaware.
Thank you again Cathy. I have already shown it to every one I see.
Sallie
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It's also because of the extreme weather on the roads
We're in kilmarnock just outside of Glasgow and last week were completely cut
off, no diesel for the car ( as the road from Edinburgh was impassable) no
postal flights coming in from prestwick and no post making it's way from
Glasgow
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