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What-is-it question XXXV.
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:47 pm
by 2209patrick
This small sterling case is about 3.5 inches long and 5/8 inches in diameter.
It is used to hold something that also is used to hold something after it is taken out of the case.
What is it called?
Pat.
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:37 am
by byron mac donald
Hello Pat-
A hair locket?
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:48 am
by 2209patrick
Hello Byran.
That's a good guess, but that is not what this piece was intended to hold.
Pat.
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:49 am
by Doos
Maybe a knitting needle holder?
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:35 am
by 2209patrick
Hello Doos.
That's a good guess, but this item has nothing to do with sewing.
The small sewing set cases often contain a thread winder, thimble and needles.
Sewing sets are usually shorter and wider, about 1.75 inches long X 1 inch wide.
Pat.
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:14 pm
by dognose
Hi Pat,
A case for a cigar holder?
Regards Trev.
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:48 pm
by 2209patrick
Well done Trev.
It's called a cigarette or cheroot holder case. The newer ones often had collapsable or telescoping holders.
Here's an old fashioned one with an amber bit.
Regards,
Pat.
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