Loft find, my grandparents worked in the Northamptonshire shoe factories in the 1960s. Outer layer is a little dirty from storage.
Up for sale is a rare, authentic vintage industrial cop (spool) of Barbour’s "Lancefield Quality" Linen Shuttle Thread. Manufactured by William Barbour & Sons at the historic Hilden Mill in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, this is a premium, legacy textile item.This is a large workshop-sized spool featuring an ultra-strong, heavy-duty 8-Cord construction. The thread remains structurally sound and highly durable, making it exceptionally sought after by traditional artisans.Brand: Barbour’s (William Barbour & Sons, Lisburn, Northern Ireland)Thread Type: 8-Cord Flax Linen Shuttle ThreadCondition: Excellent vintage condition. The thread is clean and intact, and the iconic pink paper label is remarkably well-preserved and fully legible (as pictured).Perfect For: Traditional leatherworking, saddle stitching, shoemaking/cobbling, bookbinding, heavy canvas repair, or vintage textile collectors.