Bidspirit auction | A Collection of 20th Century

A Collection of 20th Century East Midlands Style Lace-making Bobbins in a Cedar Chest - An assortment of lace-making bobbins, predominantly of the East Midlands style, presented in a hinged cedar wood storage box. The collection comprises bobbins crafted from various materials, including light and dark turned woods, bone-effect materials, and a brass-coloured metal bobbin. The majority of the bobbins feature decorative glass and plastic bead spangles attached to the ends with wire. Several items within the group bear specific inscriptions, including one marked COLCHESTER, one commemorating QUEEN ELIZABETH, and another dated 1990. The bobbins exhibit various decorative techniques, including pyrography and painted motifs. The cedar box is constructed with a hinged lid and a metal clasp. Box width: 28 cm.