#13 As it was found among crochet hooks and knitting needles it could also be part of a knitting machine? Have seen similar parts for such machines; They are used for hooking the yarn when making patterns.
A: Telegraph sending/relay unit. Telegraph tec is pretty old, like pre American Civil War. It’s missing power source and wires to connect with telegraph lines.
#13 As it was found among crochet hooks and knitting needles it could also be part of a knitting machine? Have seen similar parts for such machines; They are used for hooking the yarn when making patterns.