Masonic Yes. But WHAT are they?

[biggbill]

I was told they were for a woman which made little sense to me.
Anyone have a clue what they were used for?

 

[Ramitt]

remind me of the pins my grandmother used to hold the antimacassar on chair arms.


Something like these
http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat313.htm

 

[Unicorn]

I am wondering.....could they be clips to put on a table, and the ladies handbags could be hung on them. Usually for a Ladies Evening dinner. Or maybe even given to the ladies at a Masonic dinner as a little gift.....just my twopenneth worth.

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[biggbill]

these are just about 1/4 inch wide. not sure how you could use as a twist pin as they are smooth on the edge....
thanks!