What Is It? - #53

[SifuPhil]

Today's mystery is made of sterling silver, measures 4-1/2" long and hails from Victorian times - circa 1860.



WHAT IS IT?

 

[TICA]

First thing that comes to mind is hair implement - maybe something the old ladies used to twist a bun in their noggin?

 

[Judi.D]

Is it a bone marrow spoon?

 

[Old Hipster]

An ear wax spoon, it was used to dig ear wax out of ears.

 

[Diwundrin]

Used for honey? Twirl it to pick the honey up then drip it onto the toast? Saw something similar in a Gran's home as a kid but it was a wooden one.

 

[Sid]

I think you might have it Old Hipster my first thought was a Q tip for rich people.

I have a few other possibilities but since therapy was suggested I'll not bring them up.

An ear wax spoon, it was used to dig ear wax out of ears.

 

[SifuPhil]

First thing that comes to mind is hair implement - maybe something the old ladies used to twist a bun in their noggin?

Is it a bone marrow spoon?

An ear wax spoon, it was used to dig ear wax out of ears.

Used for honey? Twirl it to pick the honey up then drip it onto the toast? Saw something similar in a Gran's home as a kid but it was a wooden one.

I have a few other possibilities but since therapy was suggested I'll not bring them up.

Not made for old ladies for teasing their hair,
Nor scooping the marrow from bones 'til they're bare.
'Twas not used for honey, though I guess you could,
And as an ear wax spoon I'm sure it's no good -
The size of the thing would not fit your canal!
And Sid - oh, Grasshopper - your comment's banal!

layful:

 

[Old Hipster]

"And as an ear wax spoon I'm sure it's no good -
The size of the thing would not fit your canal!"

Ok how about a fancy nose picker, the holes are bigger.

 

[SifuPhil]

"And as an ear wax spoon I'm sure it's no good -
The size of the thing would not fit your canal!"

Ok how about a fancy nose picker, the holes are bigger.

It would probably work like this ...

 

[Diwundrin]

:aargh: ^^^


Does it unscrew in the middle? The pattern changes there.

Is it a pencil case attached at one end to a little note pad to use to mark dance cards?

It reminds me of those handles to put through plastic grocery bags to carry a bunch of them, but platic was scarce in Victorian times so guess it's not for that.

I'll have to sleep on it. Night all.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Coke spoon? layful:

 

[SifuPhil]

Does it unscrew in the middle? The pattern changes there.

Is it a pencil case attached at one end to a little note pad to use to mark dance cards?

It reminds me of those handles to put through plastic grocery bags to carry a bunch of them, but platic was scarce in Victorian times so guess it's not for that.

No, it doesn't unscrew, at least as far as I know. It isn't a pencil case and it's not for restoring circulation in your hands.

I'll have to sleep on it.

... no, I can't say it, that's TOO easy a set-up ... layful:

Coke spoon? layful:

LOL - I like how you think! Unfortunately, no.

 

[Ivanchuk]

It looks like a pick that comes along with a nut cracker to dig the nuts out of a walnut for example.

 

[Anne]

A cuticle pusher??


ETA: Ivanchuk, you just might have it - looked at ours, and it's very similar.

 

[Ivanchuk]

A cuticle pusher??


ETA: Ivanchuk, you just might have it - looked at ours, and it's very similar.

Hi Anne.
It does look like one. *fingers crossed*

 

[Anne]

Hi Anne.
It does look like one. *fingers crossed*

You'll get the prize money, then.

 

[Tom Young]

#1 antique two size measuring spoon?
#2 or maybe a dental instrument?

 

[SifuPhil]

It looks like a pick that comes along with a nut cracker to dig the nuts out of a walnut for example.

A cuticle pusher??

ETA: Ivanchuk, you just might have it - looked at ours, and it's very similar.

Hi Anne.
It does look like one. *fingers crossed*

You'll get the prize money, then.

Not a pick for a nut
Nor a pusher of skin
To use it as either
Would be such a sin!


I know the photograph doesn't show it, but the ends of this item are fully-rounded - there are no sharp points or flat planes on them.

 

[GDAD]

used by surgeons or dentists for scooping out unwanted bits?

 

[Ivanchuk]

Prison shank?

 

[Pappy]

A rich persons rectal thermometer?

 

[Judi.D]

Was it used in sewing like for darning?

 

[Tom Young]

Was it used in sewing like for darning?

I've already used up my guess, but I think you could be very close... Like maybe a glove darner needle case?
An etui.

 

[Judi.D]

I have used up my guess, because that was my second. However, something you said maybe a clue.

 

[Diwundrin]

Guesses are rationed??? !

To Hell with that, so sue me.... but I smell a clue.

Is it a 'blessing stick?' .... sorry I don't frequent Churches so that thing they flick holy water around with to bless the congregation?