Posted 4 years ago
momtoknow
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Trying to determine what this tool may have been used for. It was owned by an Undertaker but unknown if this tool was related to that business.
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ruling pen
good descriptive article:
http://www.comic-tools.com/2009/03/this-week-what-is-this-thing-and-what.html
Thank you TallCakes, but this item is solid and is one piece to the tip. It does not separate into two arms like the ruling pen does. The reflection in the picture makes it appear like there are two separate arms, but there is not.
In the image there appears to be a raised word on the handle. Could you please let us know what that word is? Also a length and any movable parts please.
Just guessing, could it be an undertaker's embalming tool?
You are following my train of thought Irish. I was leaning toward a blood letting tool to take a specimen for testing.
Some additional photos would be great!
Show different angles/ what it does/ how it moves.
scott
Looks like an antique sewing awl?
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/492933121714450310/
I think you've nailed it dav2no1
Thank you all. I think dav2no1 has found a picture of the exact same item. Appreciate everyones interest and assistance. Happy and Healthy New Year to all.