I was sorting thru an old jewelry box full of jewelry and came across an item that I have no idea what it is. I was hoping some blog readers could help me solve this case.
The item is about three inches long and at first I thought it was some sort of pencil. On one end it has a ring so you could hang it on a chain.
When you pull it open it slides out to reveal this.
It has Detective Magpie stumped. Blogland ..can you offer me help?
Hi Laurie,
I wish I could tell you what this
is...but, I'm stumped too! It
does look like a mini whisk, but..
I don't think it is. : )
I hope someone comes up with the
answer. Inquiring minds want to
know. Remember the bird carriage
blanket clips that you were wondering about some posts ago?
I found a listing of them on
etsy!!
Your Arizona trip sounds so
wonderful.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | March 17, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Oh, Oh, Oh I KNOW! It is a Jewelers pick up tool. You use it to pick up teeny parts, stones, findings, etc. They make long ones that look like a pen for picking up small parts inside a car engine too. (I do not know how I know that...)
Posted by: Shara | March 17, 2011 at 08:27 AM
What kind of shops did you want to see in Phoenix? What kind of places do you like to eat at? Lets start there.:) I live in Phoenix BTW, I can give you some tips if you wish. It's beautiful here right now, BTW!
Posted by: Kari | March 17, 2011 at 08:31 AM
I'm so glad someone else knew - I knew it wasn't for getting pickles out of a skinny jar!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 17, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Very unusual item...glad someone knew what it is. Hope your AZ trip is full of treasures and sunshine!!!
Annette
Posted by: Annette | March 17, 2011 at 09:24 AM
I don't know, but it's cool!
Posted by: Lynne | March 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Hi Laurie,
It looks like an umbrella for a very tiny person, and the cloth part blew off! Yes, that's it!!!!!
LOL LOL!! Just kidding. Glad someone else knew.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | March 17, 2011 at 02:52 PM
I think it's a kind of swizzle stick for a cocktail!! Marie
Posted by: Marie | March 17, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Dear Mystery Woman, I hope you have the best spring break ever in sunny Arizona. Hope you are traveling by car as I can't imagine what the airline inspectors will say about the contents of your many suitcases. Purple ribbons and bumpy chenille? Now that will leave them wondering! I posted a photograph of your adorable chicks with our family's all time favorite "horrible" souvenir from my Magpie husband. So cute! E
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 18, 2011 at 06:28 AM
That is for a pocket watch. You attach the chain of your watch to the loop, and you have the long slender pen like shape in your pocket. If someone were to try to grab your pocket watch off your vest, it would (in theory) open up and "anchor" your watch to your person therefore preventing the loss of your watch.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 23, 2011 at 10:03 PM