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cherietree's loves2 of 4Danish scissor and thimble setAny ideas how old these are? Name on back indicates puralin
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    Posted 12 years ago

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    SusannahT
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    Please help me identify what these old sewing tools were used for. I have just been given a large old sewing basket brimming with mysteries for me! It belonged to a lady from Germany who is in her 90s. three have wooden handles. the red plastic one I think is simply a magnet. I am particularly interested in the one with the spiked wheel. It has what looks like a small shoe horn which I guess is a finger shield.

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    1. walksoftly walksoftly, 12 years ago
      Leather sewing tools.
      first item simple awl, second item stitching roulette for spacing stitches, theather stitching awl.

      David
    2. SusannahT, 12 years ago
      Thanks for such quick and helpful answers. I'll have to delve deeper into the basket. Best wishes from SW France!
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 12 years ago
      Walksoftly beats me to it again! Hey, I was on the phone. I would have written sooner but no one way at home.
    4. walksoftly walksoftly, 12 years ago
      Just keeping you on your toes, B'buss!
      You can have the next one, I'll even give you a head start ;-)
    5. SusannahT, 12 years ago
      thanks for telling me what is is!
    6. KittyKat13, 2 years ago
      What is the 3rd tool called and used for

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