The needle on the top is a wing needle and used for sewing the eyelet designs and the bottom one is a bodkin used for inserting ribbon or tiny elastic into insertion lace details like on baby dresses. The wing pushes open fabrics like linen to do embroidery into it. It opens it without cutting it. Used for the crocheted edges on hand towel and such too.
I have used these type of snip scissors for years and love the ease of use they provide. I think I have four pairs in my sewing room. Try them if they are sharp enough, you will love them.
I also have many of the other little knick-nacks you show. I love antique sewing accessories, tools, buttons and have lots of them. I don't use some of them, I just keep them in a shoe box to play with occasionally. One day I will run across a nice little chest like you did to keep them all in.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 08-29-2016 at 08:31 AM.