Butter knife barette?

[richm]

This is a strange one. I found it at a church that dates to the mid 1800's. I know it's a butter knife, but is it a barette??I think it is copper. Any help would br appreciated..Thanks Rich.

 

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[Breezie]

Rich, I've read throughout history women have used 'hair daggers' as protection. Although the pics of the ones I've seen was not a barrette, this one could be some type of variation.
http://www.bronzejewelers.com/hairpics.htm
Very unusual & nice find, Breezie

 

[IronSpike]

Cool find richm Maybe a knife brooch similar to this (2 5/8" long):

http://www.ioffer.com/i/vintage-butter-knife-brooch-38442911

 

[Lucas]

Rich, I've read throughout history women have used 'hair daggers' as protection. Although the pics of the ones I've seen was not a barrette, this one could be some type of variation.
http://www.bronzejewelers.com/hairpics.htm
Very unusual & nice find, Breezie

Native American men, too.

 

[artyfacts]

Looks like a three inch barrette to me. Maybe belonged to someone who worked in a tavern or hotel serving or cooking food. Or possibly belonged to someone who just couldn't cut it. Arty

 

[Bramblefind]

I was looking for something else but saw this in the 1897 Sears Roebuck so I thought I would pass it along-

 

[IronSpike]

Good old add Bramblefind Have to admit based the attachment method I'm leaning more towards barette rather than brooch pin.