[lace] Christine and David Springett bobbin collection sale

I see from the adverts in 'Lace' that Christine and David Springett will be selling their antique lace bobbin collection on ebay, starting on 1st September. They tried selling them through Christies in London a few years ago, but I don't think they were very successful. They've got some really

Re: [lace] Christine and David Springett bobbin collection sale

Does anyone have any idea if the sale will be a single lot for the entire collection? Or will they be selling bobbins individually? Liz in Raleigh, NC, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Christine and David Springett bobbin collection sale

I'm sure we're all going to be very interested in these sales! It would be nice to be able to buy one or two, but I'm thinking the sales will establish, quite clearly, the real value of the old bobbins we collect. Clay On 8/4/2010 3:27 AM, Jean Nathan wrote: I see from the adverts in 'Lace'

[lace] Springett bobbins

Liz wrote: Does anyone have any idea if the sale will be a single lot for the entire collection? When they offered them through Kerry Taylor Auctions in association with Sotherbys (sorry I got it wrong before) in December 2004, I believe some were offered singly, but I'm not sure. Most

[lace] Springett bobbins

Christine told me (hush, hush) their intentions some weeks ago when they were probably in the process of photographing or scanning the bobbins. I should imagine they will be selling them individually which I'm sure is the best plan as trying to sell, what is left of, the large collection in

Re: [lace] Springett bobbins

So are they going to be for sale on ebay? I so wish the reserve would not be so high. You are right about the exchange rate problem between the US and the UK. I have admired alot of things over the years that I would have love to purchase...but there is such a gap between our money here and

[lace] Springett's bobbins

Sherry said I so wish the reserve would not be so high. You are right about the exchange rate problem between the US and the UK. I have admired alot of things over the years that I would have love to purchase...but there is such a gap between our money here and the money in the UK that I can't

[lace] An import duty on Springett bobbins?

Dear spiders —— I believe there is no import duty on antiques. Aurelia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com