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I found a little wooden tool in a old sewing box. it is made from two pieces of wood that when lined up perfectly have the shape of a tiny guitar. It is attached with pieces of metal and made so they can slide back and forth. On the small end is a pointed piece of metal with a hole in it and on the other half so it slides back and over the hole is a straight piece of metal with a sharp end. It also has a eye screw set above or below this metal piece depending on which half you are holding top. Any ideas what this maybe?

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Theresa - is it possible for you to send me a picture?  bacchino@twcny.rr.com  Without seeing the item, I'm guessing it is a stilletto, but I'm terrible at the abstract and really can't picture the item from your description.  Sorry I can't be of more help.  Barb
I will when I get my darn camera back it went in for repairs providing I am still able to find this place to do it lol. Thank You for your timely response. If it is a stilletto it is a awfully cumbersome one.
Thank You Again Theresa

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Theresa....send me the dimension since you mentioned cumbersome.  And you do not need to go thru all experts to contact me.  Send any additional information or pictures directly to me at bacchino@twcny.rr.com  Write that down and you can use it any time.  I look forward to seeing your pictures.  Barb

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Barbara K. Acchino

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I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Organizations
ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

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"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

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I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

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TCI's President's Award

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