Hi Jean,
Could these be Devon Trolly bobbins? I think that Downtons are just
plain, thin sticks with a short head (they used fine cotton) and no
shaping to the bobbin.
jean in Cleveland U.K.
On 29 Jul 2004, at 10:39, Jean Nathan wrote:
I have just acquired some bobbins at what I think is a
The answer is a clear YES. That is what they are. They are plain except
for a few which have a turned ring or two on them. The ones I have seen and
have, do have a little bit more of a point to them. You can get them a fair
bit shorter too. More than there so called share are had whittled
I have just acquired some bobbins at what I think is a silly low price. I
suggested the seller put them on ebay, but he said he'd be quite satisfied
if I paid what he was asking. There are 56 Bucks thumpers, two oddities and
12 of what I think are Downton bobbins.
The ones I think are Downton are
