http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/ Junk Trivia Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:49:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1491 Robin Connelly Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:49:33 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1491 It is not a wax seal, the wax would clog the holes in the top. It is a toothpick holder. It is not a wax seal, the wax would clog the holes in the top. It is a toothpick holder.

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Jenny Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:02:16 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1457 It's a Victorian era Scrimshaw hat pin holder. Sailors made trinkets like this for their sweethearts whilst at sea, waiting for wind. It’s a Victorian era Scrimshaw hat pin holder. Sailors made trinkets like this for their sweethearts whilst at sea, waiting for wind.

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 Jennifer Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:44:36 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1451 This is a Victorian Age, Scrim Shaw, Hat Pin Holder. Sailors would carve ivory trinkets for their sweet hearts while at sea. This is a Victorian Age, Scrim Shaw, Hat Pin Holder. Sailors would carve ivory trinkets for their sweet hearts while at sea.

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1448 Linne Gravestock Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:50:28 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1448 Depending upon its size, it could be a holder for women's elaborate glass hat pins. Depending upon its size, it could be a holder for women’s elaborate glass hat pins.

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1383 Shaelyn Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:04:21 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1383 A toothpick holder A toothpick holder

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1376 Sandra Kunkle Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:07:17 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1376 Scrimshaw wax holder for the Captain when he signed his name to seal his sig on letters. Scrimshaw wax holder for the Captain when he signed his name to seal his sig on letters.

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Monica Q Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:12:37 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1247 I believe this is an ivory talc container I believe this is an ivory talc container

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1057 Tamara Kerr Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:46:12 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1057 Incense holder and burner? But I like the wax seal idea Incense holder and burner? But I like the wax seal idea

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Cody Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:40:25 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-1027 It's a seal. They used them to press the hot wax to seal envelopes. The nautical theme was used because it's possible this belonged to a shipping company. It’s a seal. They used them to press the hot wax to seal envelopes. The nautical theme was used because it’s possible this belonged to a shipping company.

]]> http://whatinthehellisthat.com/2009/04/07/what-in-the-hell-is-that-14/comment-page-1/#comment-920 Maggie Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:38:01 +0000 http://whatinthehellisthat.com/?p=65#comment-920 a candle holder? a candle holder?

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