A whats it for you :-)

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Marie Forjan, Oct 27, 2014.

  1. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Hi, I have a whats it, does anyone know what it is? My friends who own it and I came up with some possibilities but we are not sure. Is it for manicure, an eraser for old letters or is it for taking stitches out of a seam?

    It measures 2-3/16" closed, 3-3/16" opened and 1/4" where to top stone is.

    I have tested it and it is 10K gold filled and it is very well made. Came down through their family and probably dates from around 1900. The stone on the top is carnelian.



    Does anyone know what it is?

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    PegsGFWhatsItStone.jpg
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    Marie Forjan, Oct 27, 2014
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Tooth pick.
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 27, 2014
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    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    daveydempsey, Oct 27, 2014
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  4. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Ditto.

    ~Cheryl
     
    DragonflyWink, Oct 27, 2014
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  5. 707susang

    707susang Active Member

    Agree, retractable toothpick. We weren't so picky about hygiene back in the day.

    I have an antique Chinese sterling piece with an earwax scoop on the other end. No, I don't use it, but I would.
     
    707susang, Oct 27, 2014
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  6. cartoongirl

    cartoongirl "Don't Blink!"

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    cartoongirl, Oct 27, 2014
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  7. 707susang

    707susang Active Member

    hahaha. We will stick our dirty fingers in our mouth, nose, ears...etc. But God help us if we stick a piece of metal in our mouth. heehee
     
    707susang, Oct 27, 2014
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  8. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    OMG, we would never have thought of a tooth pick! Thank you all so much!!
     
    Marie Forjan, Oct 27, 2014
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I have one in silver , but not nearly as fancy nice as yours.

    Looks like yours has a carnelian finial ?
     
    komokwa, Oct 28, 2014
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  10. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Yep, it's a carnelian finial, it tests just into the quartz range on my gem tester.

    Thank you everyone for your replies :shame:
     
    Marie Forjan, Oct 28, 2014
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