Tinsel Wrapped Bobbins

Antique Lace Bobbin with Tinsel Fairing
Many bobbin makers sold their products at fairs, to be brought back as a momentos or gifts. In keeping with the generally gaudy atmosphere at these events, the bobbins made for the fair stalls were  wrapped with bright metal foils, sometimes colored. 
 Not only does this bobbin have the fairing strips, but it is also very  finely balustered in form, with a fabulous antique spangle. 

Tinsel Fairing with birdcage spangle

 

 inscribed Cathrine King

wire and tinsel.
 

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