This beautiful antique treen fruitwood stiletto is intricately carved and even dated -1837. There is a figure at the top who is sitting at a desk writing. There is a little ball in the open cage,beneath the desk and also one in the open cage of the main body of the stiletto. It also has the letters Vt and Hs carved on it.
This is a superb example of a beautiful piece, hand carved by hand with so many attributes but was also made for a purpose. In my view it was and is far too good to have been used.
It measures 11cm l.
 
 
What is a Sewing Stiletto?
Sewing stilettos were essential tools in a 19th-century needleworker’s kit. Typically tapering to a fine point, they were used to:
 
Guide fabric under the sewing machine needle
Hold folds or pleats in place while hand stitching
Turn out sharp corners (such as in collars)
Create or enlarge holes in fabric for eyelets or embroidery
Their function often overlapped with that of an awl, but stilettos were more refined, meant for delicate materials and fine work.
This  stiletto reflect more than just sewing — it tells a story of women’s labour, artistic expression, and domestic life in the  19th century. This  finely carved stiletto is a testament to patience, craftsmanship, and beauty in the everyday.