Stock No. 2439	Charles I silver bodkin
	Charles I sterling silver bodkin, of very heavy gauge and decorated with Stuart engraving. Unmarked, circa 1630. Two-thirds of the way down one side of the bodkin are engraved the original owner's initials, EL. The top of the bodkin is finished with a small scoop.

Condition :-Excellent condition with crisp engraving and a very good gauge of silver
Circa :- 1630
Size :- 6 inches (15.2 cm) long
Weight :- 0.41 ozt (12.7 g)
There is some controversy regarding the use of the small scoop at the top of the bodkin. One school of thought believes it to have been an ear pick, while others believe the scoop had the dual purpose of applying wax or oil to the thread to stiffen it, as well as to push the thread through the material.

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