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    Posted 5 years ago

    Nicklovin
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    Any body have any information about this item i cant find one like it anywhere looks like gold plating at the ends the needle is more flat then round the color of the middle is like a metalic blueish purple it changes as you move around and apears to maybe be heated to achive such color and does not look like paint it has 2 eyes obviously for different purposes there are possible 2 makers Mark's I dont know but theres the double dot in between the 2 eyes and then theres the mysterious x any body have any ideas thanks for your time

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    1. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 5 years ago
      It’s impossible to tell by photos so please look closely at the end of the needle where the eyes are to determine if it is actually 2 separate eyes.

      Is there a hinged section that can be moved inward between the eyes?
    2. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 5 years ago
      Also, how long is the needle?
    3. NanaK, 4 years ago
      This is a bodkin. It is used to thread ribbon or threads through trim to embellish a garment. I have one like it, except mine does not have the detail on the slot/eye end of the bodkin. Mine is approximately 3 inches long. The material appears to be the same as yours.

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