Comments for What In The Hell Is That?

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Robin Connelly

Robin Connelly — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:49:33 +0000

It is not a wax seal, the wax would clog the holes in the top. It is a toothpick holder.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Anthony B

Anthony B — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:21:30 +0000

Something my wife would not so lovingly jab me with when she is angry (not that that ever happens.)

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:02:16 +0000

It’s a Victorian era Scrimshaw hat pin holder. Sailors made trinkets like this for their sweethearts whilst at sea, waiting for wind.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:18:40 +0000

Unfortunately, again, wrong answers. What you are looking at is a 1914 Ligament Unilateral Distender. (LUD) This particular unit was invented by Dr. Marcos Tuas Filopian of France. Although quite archaic looking, these units worked quite well for field Ligament Unilateral Distentions.
Obviously the wounded farmer sat on the round object and held onto the “Kloob” (Long handle in bucket) The attending doctor would begin to turn the crank counter-clockwise. During each turn, the “Haffenger” on the handel would deliver a quick and tremendous crushing blow to the intended leg. This was a very successful method and only required 8 or 10 blows before the injured farmer (or spouse) was able to return to the field as a productive worker.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:06:30 +0000

I am quite familiar with this particular instrument. It is a Muti-prong Escolong Discriminator. These were quite common in the early 20’s. Using this instrument one can determine the HYdrocalifice resistance of a Dremelote valve(s). Once the value was determined, the meter, you would think, reads in volts. Wrong. It reads in Volorkians, an old Greek word meaning “to lork” or to Lorkeesus”. For example, 4 “lork” units equal 2.275 foot pounds of Kramelgas. (Hazardous)
These were found mostly in the tool boxes of Diotrious Engineers.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:56:26 +0000

This is a bronze letter holder made by the artist Albert Marionnet.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:44:36 +0000

This is a Victorian Age, Scrim Shaw, Hat Pin Holder. Sailors would carve ivory trinkets for their sweet hearts while at sea.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Linne Gravestock

Linne Gravestock — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:50:28 +0000

Depending upon its size, it could be a holder for women’s elaborate glass hat pins.

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Shaelyn

Shaelyn — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:04:21 +0000

A toothpick holder

Comment on What In The Hell Is That? by Sandra Kunkle

Sandra Kunkle — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:07:17 +0000

Scrimshaw wax holder for the Captain when he signed his name to seal his sig on letters.