What-is-it Question CCIX

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What-is-it Question CCIX

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What-is-it question CCIX


A Sterling silver novelty from 1897:

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I'm guessing the item may be slightly smaller than illustrated, but maybe not.

What is it?

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Hi, Trev ) Mayby hairpin?
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Hi Olga,

A good guess, but not a hair-pin.

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This is a real stretch I imagine, but is it anything to do with food, such as a handle for a block of cheese.
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Hi silverly,

No, nothing to do with food.

I'm struggling to find a clue for this one, but this item prevents, as a hair pin would, something from coming out of place, but it is not placed on the person, but on a person's possession.

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Holds a bag closed?
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Hi Moonshine,

No, not for keeping a bag closed, but I think we're getting closer.

This is for keeping something open.

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Is it to hold a book open?

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Well done Martin!

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J.D. Bartley - Bradford, Mass. - 1897

The 'Perfect' Open Book Holder.

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I'd look to see an example of it in use. What a great idea!
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