$195 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Silver Handled Stiletto Needlework Tool, c. 1890 - 1910
Silver:Antique:Needlework Tools
An elaborate sterling silver handle adorns this essential tool for the needlewoman. The stiletto, sometimes called piercers or punches were made in the 18th to the 20th century, although usually much plainer in the later years. They were often used to make a hole in stiff materials, such as canvas, felt or leather to enable the needle to go through more smoothly. With a stiletto, a hole could be made in the fabric without the risk of tearing the material. Approx. 6" in length, it has a steel ...