15 objects whose purpose requires explanation (16 photos)

Today's children have a hard time understanding how an old cassette tape works. And we, too, throughout our lives are faced with unusual objects, the purpose of which requires explanation. Regardless of where we come across things, at a sale, in the yard or in an old attic, sooner or later we will have to ask the experts on the Internet for help. In this post you will see some answers.





1. What kind of serving tray is this? Metal and wood



This is for serving bagels, with indentations for salmon and cream cheese. There are not enough rods and glassware.

2. It's metal and relatively flexible





These are the “bones” from a corset or knee pad.

3. What is that heavy clear glass thing with holes in the silver plate stand?



This is a special vase with holes for making bouquets.

4. What is this silver rattle-shaped object?



Silver items have been traditional christening gifts for children and have been popular since Victorian times. This is simply a keepsake box in the shape of a baby rattle.

5. What is this tool with pliers and toothed rollers?



This is a device for squeezing out the remaining toothpaste from the tube.

6. Glass vase found in a thrift store in Navarre, Florida



Porron is a traditional wine vessel used in Spain, especially in Catalonia.

7. I don’t know what this is, any opinions?



This is a holder, in the form of a lyre, for the notes of wind instruments during a march.

8. Moves like chopsticks, any ideas?



This is an antique device for putting on long gloves.

9. Feels like hard rubber and was found in the ground



These are brands for cattle.

10. I don't know what kind of device this is. Any ideas?



A water quality tester that analyzes any water and shows the result in the application.

11. Found while cleaning out the basement. Looks like some kind of book holder or something



Phone stand. The vertical cavity was used to store the telephone book. The handle on top was intended to make it easy to move this entire structure.

12. This is in the wall of a 1906 house.



This is a gas line that was shut off when homes used gas lighting.

13. What is this piece of plastic with a metal base that can be tucked inside?



This is a stand for a clarinet or similar instrument.

14. It is made of wood, 20 cm long. But I have no idea what it's for. Tell me, what is this?



The Yakub spoon is a symbol of hospitality in traditional African art, representing two different, opposing universes.

15. At auction they called it a "sewing bag" but it's stuffed inside and I have no idea what it's for.



This custom was common in the Netherlands. In Dutch this bag is called theemuts (tea hat). It was used to maintain the temperature of the drink.