What-is-it question CXCXVIII

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What-is-it question CXCXVIII

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What-is-it question CXCXVIII

A novelty item from 1908:

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For what purpose was this sold for?

As for the size of the item, I'm guessing around 1½" (4cm).

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It looks like it could be a retractable chain for a lorgnette.
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That didn't last long! Well done Silverly.

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Ketcham & McDougall - New York - 1908

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Ketcham & McDougall - New York - 1908

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American Optical Co. - Southbridge, Mass. - 1909

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