mcadwell

I recently purchased a 1904 Singer 27-4 treadle machine and cabinet. There were a couple of curious things in the drawers but I want to concentrate on these two oddments.

What the heck are they?

Both ends are scooped and they appear to be made of ivory. The black bits in the middle are of metal and feel the same as a carpenters file. There's no commercial markings on them which doesn't help.

I am stumped.

OurWorkbench

They remind me of manicure tools.I don't know if any of the following will help ID them
https://www.rubylane.com/item/212305...set-circa-1880
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...FQQog&usqp=CAU
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=...r4kDegUIARDdAg
http://www.vintage-antiques.eu/index...id=115&lang=EN

I have gotten manicure tools in with sewing stuff. They could be used for turning corners, stiletto type tool or even as a seam creaser.

ETA another image https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bon...8AAOSwUYNaOOe2

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mcadwell

They are manicure tools! Who'da thunk it.

It does make sense though - those being used as a stiletto or creaser.

Well, I'm going to call this mystery solved. Thank you OurWorkbench

Kelsie

They are ivory manicure tools. I have my grandmothers. The pointy end cleans under the nail, the round end is used to push up your cuticle and the file to file your nails. You are lucky to have those, That is a real score.