I AM SORRY I REALLY DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THIS AND I AM NOT SURE WHAT IT IS USED FOR OTHER THAN MAYBE SOME TYPE OF CLOCK TOOL (OILER). IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC WITH A NEEDLE LIKE PART ON THE END MADE OF METAL. IT HAS ON THE SIDE COLONIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY . GRANDFATHER CLOCKS ZEELAND MICHIGAN. IT MEASURES ABOUT 5" ACROSS AND 11 MM IN LENGTH. PLEASE BE SURE TO VIEW THE PICTURES AS THEY WILL HELP WITH THE DESCRIPTION. I WILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.