Hmmm...
I agree that the bulbous end is probably a handle. The abrupt end to
that 'handle' makes it look as though there should be some sort of
cover that slips over the narrower part.
Could it be a tool for turning, say, glove fingers?
But then why would it have fancy turning? And why do midlands bobbins
have fancy turning? Only for aesthetic value.
Brenda
On 28 Feb 2009, at 08:39, Jean Nathan wrote:
How about this for a "lace bobbin"?
http://tinyurl.com/crnjay
or search for item number 170306947189
The seller says "I've been to watch the Spanish lace making ladies.
None seemed to have anything like it and they all said it was very
old.", and she asks if anyone can tell her what it is.
I've got no ideas on what it could be. The bulbous bit on the end
looks like it could be a handle.
Brenda in Allhallows, Kent
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.html
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