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
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
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Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 1:48:08 PM
Subject: [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
I have just received the catalog from Kerry Taylor Auctions with the
pictures of bobbins from the collection of Christine and David Springett. being
sold
on the 16th of December.
They are all very beautiful. It makes me wish for a ticket to London!
This catalog will be a 'collectable'
Dear Holders of all Lace Knowledge,
I heard that Christine Springett's bobbins are going up for auction. Did I
miss it? Any info?
Lace in Peace,
Laurie
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Laurie J Hughes
Senior Research Associate
New England Research Institutes, Inc
9 Galen Street, Suite
