Here's number 3 whatsit

This was in a jewelry box last night at the auction. My first thought before opening it was needle storage. Then when I saw the celluloid sleeve with the point inside I thought it was some kind of little pocket pen. But the end isn't split to make a good nib. A friend has suggested that it's a toothpick.

What is it?

 

Looks like a dip pen or some sort of scoop. NOT something I'd want in my mouth.

 

Not sure it's original, but it looks like a goose quill pen...

~Cheryl

 

I can accept that, easily.

 

I thought it was a pen too. But the end would need to be split to hold ink. And it is celluloid not goose quill.

 

then it's a toothpick ..

 

I remember these.

 

Hot dang! I found it!

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/pocket-toothpick-holder-case-germany-2068292445

 

But I think they're wrong about it being a holder because it wouldn't lock together to just hold a toothpick.

 

looks like a toothpick...in a toothpick...

 

Here's another.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/toothpick-holder-vintage-grainger-1880069092

 

yup !!

 

The second one they call it a toothpick and not a holder. And both were advertising pieces.

 

Thanks everyone!