Archibald Abbott 1815-1885 One of the few bobbin makes that signed his work. This bobbin includes his favorite screw thread decoration. |
Inlaid pewter bands are known as TIGERS.  |
The above pewter inlayed design has many names including; butterfly, bedford-fly and crowsfoot. |
These dot embelished bobbins are called Leopards. The pewter, over time has worked it's way up and these are frequently raised over time. |
This Thumper has loose bands called jingles. |