Tunbridge Inlay Sewing Canister with Bobbin

A Treen sewing cotton canister, of bullet shape, the screw top…
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A Treen sewing cotton canister, of bullet shape, the screw top with a band of Tunbridge inlay opening to reveal a turned bobbin designed to hold three reels of cotton. Height 8.5 cm

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  • Sewing Bobbin - Prior to the invention of the sewing machine bobbins comprised a slender spool made from ivory, bone or wood used to hold thread for making bobbin lace.

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