Sterling thing ?

[mojjax]

Not sure what this is . It's 2 3/4 inches long . Hole on one end - slit on the other . The hallmark is a shield with the letter 'S' . Any ideas ?

mojjax

 

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[PBK]

Sewing ribbon threader.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nice-Old-Sterling-Ribbon-Threader-Unger-Sewing-Item_W0QQitemZ230050843758

 

[kenb]

Man that was fast PBK, do you have some kind of alarm that goes off for whatzits posts? LOL!!

kenb

 

[Michelle]

Sewing ribbon threader.

He does...it say's "WHERE YOU AT"

 

[mojjax]

Man that was fast PBK, do you have some kind of alarm that goes off for whatzits posts? LOL!!

kenb

jeesh I just threw another log in the woodstove and and came back ! Thanks PBK
P.S. exactly how was it used ?

mojjax

 

[PBK]

Ribbon threaders are also called flat bodkins and often came in sets of three or more sizes.

I'm a bit vauge on the specifics, but as I understand it, ribbon was pulled through the slotted end in the same way that a needle is threaded, and then the gizmo was used to pull the length of ribbon through loops or slits in lace or fabric.

Here's a figural set shaped like fish:

 

[PBK]

I think the "S" in a shield hallmark is for Simons Bros. of Philadelphia, PA. They made a lot of high quality silver sewing accessories, especially thimbles. Gold ones, too. Here's their mark:

 

[Michelle]

I think the "S" in a shield hallmark is for Simons Bros. of Philadelphia, PA. They made a lot of high quality silver sewing accessories, especially thimbles. Gold ones, too. Here's their mark:

Just love how he (PBK) ignores us!!! :P

 

[mojjax]

Thank you ! I appreciate it - I wish I had a 'fish' one though !

mojjax