As Mike keeps humiliating me with my lack of basic knowledge of antique items, I thought I'd attempt to get my own back with this MYSTERY ITEM which recently came our way.
It comprises two turned wooden parts of approximately 3½" in length and a 1¾" metal spring which fits in between them.
I believe it offered a useful service in bygone days and would like to know what it is and approximately when it was made.
I had intended to scatter logical clues but Mike's clues are normally so abstruse I thought I wouldn't bother....
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Could it be a device for removing the glass marble from a Codd's lemonade bottle?
Ah, thanks Mike. Good suggestion but not right.
The piece of Codd be with you.
P.s. Or possibly for re-corking wine bottles?
No bottles involved in it's operation Mike.
The wood doesn't appear to be very old; so I'll guess it dates from the first half of the twentieth century.
Yes, Mike so certainly NOT REALLY AN ANTIQUE!!!!
I'm a complete old fraud at this game.
OK Mike - it's a 1930's recessed toilet roll holder.
http://www.periodbath.com/pdshop/shop/item.aspx?itemid=5371
It supports a roll of Izal or Bronco.
I'm sorry - I'll get me coat....
Ooh, I'm too late to guess! Splendid clue, Rog.
Good one Rog. I really aught to have worked out that 'scatter logical' clue.
P.s. That one was so good - MORE PLEASE.
Had a look earlier but didn't have any idea what it was. Glad you've told us now so it saves me having to think. . . .
Rog. This has nothing to do with your blog, but are you aware that you are now FIRST (!!!!!!)in the ELO ratings at Scrabble.
Heartiest congratters.
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