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    Posted 6 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5042 items)

    This kind of clip must have a name besides 'paper clip', but that's the only thing that comes to mind right now. I love the enamel on it! not sure what kind of enamel it is though. when do you think this was made? from goodwill the other day.

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    1. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 6 years ago
      Is it large enough to hold a hand towel or a kitchen towel? An apron, maybe?
      The hole makes me think it was meant to hang on a wall.
      Maybe a clip to hold bills to be paid, thus, the turtle??
    2. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 6 years ago
      Would it clip on tight enough to be a corner weight for an outdoor table cloth?
    3. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 6 years ago
      it is meant to hang on the wall. it can hold an apron or a light towel. wouldn't work on a table cloth. thanks Watchsearcher!
    4. JenniferH JenniferH, 6 years ago
      Could it have been used for stamps? Or some kind of note holder?
    5. JenniferH JenniferH, 6 years ago
      Or dare I say a tie back for a curtain?
    6. TallCakes TallCakes, 6 years ago
      part of letter/card holder stand:
      https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vtg-1972-three-tier-allied-brass-1693204780
    7. JenniferH JenniferH, 6 years ago
      Thanks for posting that. Can you imagine if you had the complete stand? It’s incredible!
    8. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 6 years ago
      mine is quite a bit older than that one, for sure. but it certainly looks like an updated version of mine. i have it as a clip for important receipts at my nursery. Thanks Jennifer and TallCakes. Great detective work TallCakes!

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