12 mysterious objects whose purpose you can’t immediately guess (13 photos)

Before the Internet entered our lives, people looked for something in encyclopedias or simply asked each other. However, with the advent of the World Wide Web, everything has become much simpler. There are many online communities where people can tell you what this thing is and what it is used for. See further in the post.





Expanding metal ring with decorative cap and handles



This is the top of a vintage purse or handbag that was used to open and close it.

What are those metal pieces at the corners of this staircase and what is their purpose?





They protect corners from dust accumulation and make cleaning easier.

Ceramic vessel in the shape of a toilet bowl with a spoon inside



This is mustard, of course a rather strange looking one.

I saw a metal part in the wall in the toilet of an old hotel



This is a magazine holder.

What are these shelves in the wall? The top one is bigger and the bottom one is smaller



This is a shelf for the phone, and below there is space for the phone book.

Spiky things on the ground at a gas station



This is a protection against birds so that they do not nest.

Found this at a thrift store. Apparently some kind of tool



It looks like a chisel for cutting a circle.

Made from sheet metal, can be wall mounted



Wall mount and reflector for oil lamp.

Low mirrors on both sides in the front of a monorail compartment at an airport



Mirrors are made to check the space under the seats for suspicious or unattended luggage.

Metal cube with oval slot



Most likely it is used as a bottle opener. Signs of wear on the metal support this idea.

Wooden platform on top of a mountain - like a ramp to nowhere



This is a platform for launching a hang glider. Athletes need a little more space to start.

What is this box used for?



Newspapers and magazines were placed in it.