A questioner said: Found in an old mansion in Texas that’s been converted into a museum, these sideways “drawers” in the wall! What is it?… Read More »Found in an old mansion in Texas that’s been converted into a museum, these sideways “drawers” in the wall! What is it?
A questioner said: What is this small wooden hatch with a metal grating in the wall of the larder of a 1930s house in England?… Read More »What is this small wooden hatch with a metal grating in the wall of the larder of a 1930s house in England?
A questioner said: It looks pretty old, the base is definitely a handle, and it was tied together with a rubber band for storeage. None… Read More »Found in my grandfathers house, what is this?
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: 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 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: Solid wooden object in a cylindrical shape with metal rings both at the top and bottom, pretty heavy too. There are 2/3… Read More »Solid wooden object in a cylindrical shape with metal rings both at the top and bottom, pretty heavy too. There are 2/3 of them hanging outside on the walls of our old house in france.