Posted 4 years ago
NanaK
(3 items)
This tool is approximately 3 1/4 inches long and expands to 5 inches long. At the end of the long tine is a very small hook. I do not know what kind of metal it is made of. There are 2 brass bands - one at the end and the base and one that you use to push the tine out of the holder. I think it dates from 1880's - 1930's. What was this used for?
Google Antique stitch ripper. I found it quickly. Patent I noted was from 1871.
I cannot find it on Google Antique stitch ripper. There is nothing sharp to cut the thread with. The hook on the end is very tiny and is not sharp. Can you send me the link to the Google site? Thank you.
I think it's a antique crochet needle?
Here it is...Check out the vintage ad in this Etsy listing
https://www.etsy.com/listing/194043576/steel-wire-open-handle-antique-crochet
Thank you, dav2no1. I think you are correct that it is a crochet hook. It looks just like # 37. My great aunt did a lot of crocheting and she learned from her mother. It probably belonged to my great grandmother. I greatly appreciate all the help.