There's been hilarious debate over on Instagram about the original purpose of this little tool, some suggestions are: button hook, toothpick, nail pick, shoelace unknotter and I think my favourite, for pushing into the bedframe to hang a pocket watch from, although I'm not sure this particular one would withshand the weight of a pocket watch.
 
Someties there's just no definitive answer and that's ok!
 
I love how modern this looks hanging from a chain, like it could have been made yesterday. The addition of a large split ring makes it really easy to hang your other charms and pendants from and also means that it can be slid onto a chunky chain.
 
The swivel bale gives fluidity to the piece which means you'll be able to forget its there.
 
I think whoever buys this quirky little piece will love it for many years to come.
 
Material - Split ring, bale and outer body 9ct gold. Blade base metal.
Hallmarks - none
Country of origin - England
Length - 3cm
Widest width - 1.4cm
Weight - 2.5g
Condition - excellent antique condition. The usual kind of wear you'd expect with a piece of around 100 years old.