Unusual gold pin - plant inside a pot

[Rodgerslad]

Hi there,

I am looking for some help. I have this, what I think is some sort of pin. It looks to be old and gold and very good quality and it features an intricate plant in a pot behind sort of bars going all the way around. The pin doesn't have a sharp point and the pin section screws off.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

It measures 4.5" and has no marks

thanks, Andy

 

[Rodgerslad]

Anyone any ideas?

Would appreciate any help on this.

Thanks, Andy

 

[stracci2000]

I can't figure out what this thing is.
If it's not sharp, then maybe it isn't meant for piercing fabric.
It could be a laying tool for needlework/cross stitch, or some other craft.

 

[VRBeauty]

My thought was that it might be used for a loosely knot or woven fabric, like what one might use in a shaw. But a search for "antique shawl pin" didn't yield any result that look like the business end of your example. Whatever it is, it's fascinating!

 

[VRBeauty]

I can't figure out what this thing is.
If it's not sharp, then maybe it isn't meant for piercing fabric.
It could be a laying tool for needlework/cross stitch, or some other craft.

GREAT THOUGHT!

Possibly a bodkin, which is used to thread ribbon, elastic, etc. through lace or through a tube? The interchangeable top could have allowed the use of smaller heads for narrower openings.

 

[VRBeauty]

More on bodkins:
http://elegantarts.com/Newsletter2.pdf
http://www.cindybrownbair.com/uploads/1/4/4/8/14482912/glossary.pdf

 

[Rodgerslad]

Thank you so much for your help everyone, It would be so much easier if it had some marks somewhere. I will try and look into your suggestions.

Thanks again,

Andy