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What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:16 am
by dognose
What-is-it question CCV


A small American patented clip from 1902, just the sort of thing that would be found in a jewel case and its original purpose unknown:


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It actual size, I suspect, would be as below:

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Whilst I guess this clip could be used for several uses, I'm looking for original purpose for which it was sold back in 1902.

Trev.

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:31 am
by silverly
I'll throw out a guess, watch holder.

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:09 am
by dognose
Hi Silverly,

I see where you a coming from, but no, not a watch holder.

Trev.

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:21 pm
by rhodrit
How about a money clip trev?

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:14 pm
by dognose
Hi Rhodri,

Good to see you back on the forum, you've been away too long.

No, not a money clip, although perhaps it may have performed that task later in life, but not the intended use in 1902.

Trev.

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:21 am
by silverly
A chatelaine holder?

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:48 am
by dognose
Hi Silverly,

No, not a chatelaine holder. This is just a simple device connected with a gentlemen's wearing apparel.

Trev.

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:12 pm
by silverly
Trouser and suspender connector?

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:29 am
by JLDoggett
Silverly, I was thinking in the same vein. A garter clip for hose.

Re: What-is-it question CCV

Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 4:23 am
by dognose
You are both so close.

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Washburne's Patent Scarf Holder, manufactured by the American Ring Co, of Waterbury, Connecticut.

Thanks to all.

Trev.