Mystery Antique Tool - Help Needed to Identify

Discussion in 'Tools' started by CatintheAttic, Mar 20, 2017.

  1. CatintheAttic

    CatintheAttic Member

    Hello again - here is another mystery item I bought at a local yard sale. It is a strange piece with no identifying marks. It measures 3.5" long by 2" wide. It appears to be made of wood covered with black lacquer. It is a lovely smooth shape and feels like a quality piece. One side is stamped "Patd" for patented, but nothing more. I have no idea what it is and have never seen another like it.
    Any help identifying its purpose or how old it is would be greatly appreciated.
    Clare

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    CatintheAttic, Mar 20, 2017
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  2. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    I was going to say a leather working tool but being made of wood you won't be able to cut anything with it.

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  3. silverthwaite II

    silverthwaite II Well-Known Member

    Some kind of pestle?
     
    silverthwaite II, Mar 20, 2017
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  4. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    By the materials, I would guess some sort of darning tool
     
    terry5732, Mar 20, 2017
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  5. springfld.arsenal

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    WAG: Tongue depressor for medium-sized farm animals.
     
    springfld.arsenal, Mar 20, 2017
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I think you have this right on or dang close.
     
    KingofThings, Mar 20, 2017
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  7. CatintheAttic

    CatintheAttic Member

    Hello, thanks for that - I think you may be right. Clare
     
    CatintheAttic, Mar 21, 2017
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  8. CatintheAttic

    CatintheAttic Member

    Hello - a possibility but I think the handle may be too short for it to be used for this. Clare
     
    CatintheAttic, Mar 21, 2017
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