Shirley Nelson's Lacemaking Equipment page

I am selling the lacemaking equipment used by my dear wife Shirley. Shirley was a very keen lacemaker for many years and achieved a high degree of skill. She also used only the very best equipment and I still have most of it.
Shirley passed away suddenly in early 2014 and the time has come to sell the best of her lacemaking equipment. I have tried to put a value on each of the items but I am open to offers.
I would prefer that the larger items are collected but I will send them by an economic method after payment has cleared.
I will send items abroad but, unless the purchaser pays for the insurance, it will be at the purchasers risk.
If you are interested or want more information please contact me in the first instance by email using the link below and I will provide a phone number. Pictures at a higher resolution are available on request.
click here to Email Mike Nelson regarding lacemaking items

Newnham Lace Pillows

Newnham lace pillows are much sought after as they are the best ones produced and are nolonger available. Truly a Rolls-Royce of lace pillows. click on the picture to view a larger picture

Pictures Click on a picture to view at full size Description

This is a 14" x 13" 4 block pillow with a carrying handle. It is in good condition. There are pinholes from use and I know that Shirley liked this pillow and although well used there is no significant wear showing. There is not a mounting for a stand on the back
Offers in the region of £70 (sold)

This is a 20" x 18" 4 block pillow. It is in good condition. There is a mounting for a stand on the back
Offers in the region of £70 (SOLD)

This is a 24" x 20" 3 block pillow. It is in good condition. The largest block is a slightly darker shade and all the blocks are slightly loose. Shirley was in the habit of using a bit of cardboard to make the blocks firmer. There is a mounting for a stand on the back
Offers in the region of £70 (SOLD)

This is a 17" x 11" roller pillow with a carrying handle. It is in excellent complete condition with no signs of wear and appears to be "as new". There is not a mounting for a stand on the back
Offers in the region of £70 (sold)

Pillow carrying bag for large (24") pillows Pillow carrying bag for small (18") pillows

All the bags are in excellent condition - £20 each

There are also a number of boxes by Richard Gravestock. Click on the picture below to see the collection

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Pictures	Click on a picture to view at full size	Description
		This is a 14" x 13" 4 block pillow with a carrying handle. It is in good condition. There are pinholes from use and I know that Shirley liked this pillow and although well used there is no significant wear showing. There is not a mounting for a stand on the back Offers in the region of £70 (sold)
		This is a 20" x 18" 4 block pillow. It is in good condition. There is a mounting for a stand on the back Offers in the region of £70 (SOLD)
		This is a 24" x 20" 3 block pillow. It is in good condition. The largest block is a slightly darker shade and all the blocks are slightly loose. Shirley was in the habit of using a bit of cardboard to make the blocks firmer. There is a mounting for a stand on the back Offers in the region of £70 (SOLD)
		This is a 17" x 11" roller pillow with a carrying handle. It is in excellent complete condition with no signs of wear and appears to be "as new". There is not a mounting for a stand on the back Offers in the region of £70 (sold)


Pillow carrying bag for large (24") pillows	Pillow carrying bag for small (18") pillows

Shirley Nelson's Lacemaking Equipment page

This site is created and maintained by Mike Nelson for his own pleasure © 1997 to 2016 Mike Nelson

This site is created and maintained by Mike Nelson for his own pleasure

© 1997 to 2016 Mike Nelson