✅ SOLVED Weird Piece of Ornate Silver

cambria09

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Hello All. I found this last night at a house built in the 1920's.

Wife says maybe it's a garter clip but it seems too big for that and I have never seen one made of silver. It's 2-3/4 x 3/4-IN and the back is plain except for the letters "STE". Looks like the rest of "STERLING" is worn off.

Thanks for the view and let me know if you recognize this piece. HH. C9
 

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If ribbon was through the slotted part it could be a bookmark maybe.
 

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Antique bodkin ribbon threadder. Very cool!
 

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Antique bodkin ribbon threadder. Very cool!

Hello 2MN. WOW! It's a what? Never heard of one of those, but I googled bodkin ribbon threader and you are spot on. Thanks for the great ID and good luck out there. C9
 

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Good job 2M. I was thinking it was a latch on a fancy clutch purse from the 1920's or about, but couldn't find anything down path, so I gave up. Yes! I'm a quitter. :sadsmiley:
 

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At least I had the ribbon part down.
 

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I found what it was searching ribbon latch or something along those lines. I didn't know what it was before that! I've never seen one before. Lol. Glad I could help. This forum and the members have helped me a lot. I love searching new stuff and learning new things.
 

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