A questioner said: Silver or pewter circular base looking thing with ships all around the sides. Has 4 spots that look like it was maybe… Read More »Silver or pewter circular base looking thing with ships all around the sides. Has 4 spots that look like it was maybe welded to something else?
A questioner said: Weird brass knuckle? They have three leathery finger loops, and a long metal ‘scooper’. Found in a workshop area More info from… Read More »Weird brass knuckle? They have three leathery finger loops, and a long metal ‘scooper’. Found in a workshop area
A questioner said: Small metal dart found in yard. Located in Northeast USA. “Nose” is threaded but doesn’t completely screw off. No stamps or markings.… Read More »Small metal dart found in yard. Located in Northeast USA. “Nose” is threaded but doesn’t completely screw off. No stamps or markings. Any idea?
A questioner said: Found in my new basement. Appear to be solid metal. About 3”x3” square. No wires. Mounted by the ceiling More from the… Read More »Found in my new basement. Appear to be solid metal. About 3”x3” square. No wires. Mounted by the ceiling! What is this?
A questioner said: What is this wooden object? all I know is it’s antique it’s about the size of my hand and has ten pegs… Read More »What is this wooden object? all I know is it’s antique it’s about the size of my hand and has ten pegs sticking out of it
I found this recently in an abandoned farm house. It’s about 15 inches tall and is made of steel with a chrome finish. The base… Read More »Found this recently in an abandoned farm house. It’s about 15in tall and is made of a steel chrome finish. The base heats up when plugged in. The top has a cloth cover and is pear shaped. WITT
A questioner said: What is this thing? Is it broken? The tub won’t drain at all. Tried draino and snaking the line and there’s no… Read More »What is this thing? Is it broken? The tub won’t drain at all. Tried draino and snaking the line and there’s no clog. I’m wondering if this should be attached to a drain valve and somehow a chain broke? Any info appreciated! Thanks
A questioner said: What is this stuff? Every 2 or 3 days after running the hot water in my apartment, my aerator clogs up with… Read More »Every 2 or 3 days after running the hot water in my apartment, my aerator clogs up with whatever this crap is. Can anyone give me an idea of what this is? Should I be concerned about the quality of water in my apartment?
A questioner said: Does anyone know what this is/was used for and what it is called? Owner also said: In case it is not obvious:… Read More »Does anyone know what this is/was used for and what it is called?
A questioner said: My house is circa 1960 and still 99.9% original. The glass door knob on my daughter’s bedroom door keeps coming off. I… Read More »My house is circa 1960 and still 99.9% original. The glass door knob on my daughter’s bedroom door keeps coming off. I make sure I get it all the way back on and the screw is tight yet somehow it will manage to come off a few weeks later. What am I doing wrong?