Antique Gilded Silver Stiletto / Awl * French * Circa 1850

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Antique Gilded Silver Stiletto / Awl<br>French * Circa 1850<br>The handle of this lobed gilded silver awl is beautifully shaped and embossed with little scrolled designs on both sides.<br>It's solid silver that has been gilded with gold. It has no marks but is definately French and tests<br>800/1000 pure silver.<br>The shank is steel with a turned top and a sharp point<br>.<br>The silver is in excellent condition with no dents or other damage and it measures 2 7/8" long. These pieces are most often seen as part of French sets in wedge shaped cases. Several sets in this style are shown on p. 47 of<br>Gay Ann Rogers' book<br>An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.<br>I stand behind everything that I offer and<br>guarantee<br>that it is exactly as presented.<br>** Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. **<br>I accept payment through PayPal, eBay or a check.<br>Join with others who love thimbles & needlework tools<br>Join Thimble Collectors International<br>Despite the name, this organization is for people who collect needlework tools And thimbles.<br>It's the largest collectors group in the world focusing on these wonderful little pieces of history.<br>The membership benefits are outstanding. They have a convention every two years where you'll have a chance to attend great programs and meet others sharing your interests.<br>You will receive an excellent quarterly magazine, the "Bulletin".<br>The member's sections of the website have dozens of research articles, hundreds of fake and repro items to beware of and price guides. There is also a chat room where you can ask questions and get expert feedback about your collection. Check them out today at thimblecollectors dot com.<br>