15 mysterious objects, the purpose of which turned out to be a mystery to many (16 photos)

Some people enjoy scouring flea markets, while others are lucky enough to discover interesting finds from elderly relatives. But these items have one thing in common: no one has the slightest idea what they are used for. Fortunately, the Internet is filled with all sorts of experts who are sure to find a solution to the riddle.





Found this glass pipe on the beach



These are stingray teeth

Part of a silverware set. It has a corkscrew tip, but it's not strong enough for that.





This is a butter cutlery.

Found these metal signs at low tide.



These are Hindu offerings. The symbol in the upper left corner is Om.

At an online auction this item was called a "toaster"



This is a Bakelite salt and pepper shaker from the 1940s.

Poles with mesh on top on the side of a street in the Netherlands



They should help bats navigate the area until the trees grow.

This object hangs from the ceiling of a hospital waiting room. Does anyone know what this is?



This is a signal amplifier.

Blue nets tied between trees, found during a hike



I'm sure these are nets for catching fruit from the tree - currently rolled up because there is no fruit.

What is this strange glass dish? 2 pieces: cover and base



The bottom is a chicken roaster and the top is a universal lid for pots or pans. They fit together easily and are both made from glass from the same company, so they seem like they should be used together, but they don't.

Metal, plastic and canvas clips



These clips were used to fasten stockings to a belt in the middle of the last century.

What is that curved metal contraption above the handle of the hotel bathtub?



This is a waterfall bathtub filler.

Found along with a large number of old maritime artifacts. What is it called and how was it used?



Nodal sensor - speed log. Boat speedometer.

Found in the mountains



Natural concentration of iron.

Found at a flea market



This is a traditional Chinese soy sauce jar.

A strange table with a side and shelves on both sides



This is a coffee table. The purpose of the rail is to keep things from sliding off the far edge when you're sitting on the couch.

Set found in a thrift store



Old field laboratory for determining water quality.