I just got a flyer in the mail from the children of Hester Tuckey of Charlotte, MI.
Apparently, Hester was a lacemaker and needlewoman with a collecting habit (so much like me!). Mr Tuckey liked to paint lead soldiers. Their estate will be at auction Sept 16 and 17th in Charlotte, MI. The flier I have shows two old bobbin winders, three lacemaker's lamps, framed lace fans, a Royal Doulton figurine of a lacemaker from 1987 called "Dorothy", there must also be bobbins and thread! The state that at the time of printing they had not yet unpacked everything so there's more. There are many other items beside lacemakeing, 100 old sewing machines (especially child sized and miniature), sock darners, spool holders, chatelaines, etc. All sewing items will be sold Friday. Call 517-726-0181 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a full listing. Their website http://www.stantons-auctions.com/auction_detail.php?ID=72098 will get you directly to the listing in pdf form. If anyone if going to go, please let me know and I'd love to buy some things. Lace in Peace, Laurie -------------------------------------- Laurie J Hughes Senior Research Associate New England Research Institutes, Inc 9 Galen Street, Suite 117 Watertown, MA 02472-4521 v: (617) 923-7747 x341 f: (617) 926-8246 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.neriscience.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
