What a thing: the strangest finds. Issue 161

We regularly come across things that are not immediately recognizable. All these incomprehensible things excite the imagination and torment with doubts, but here, as always, experts from the network come to the rescue, who easily and quickly solve all the riddles.

I inherited some kind of hanging holder from my grandparents





Answer: This is an old decorative box for storing pocket watches.

What is this thing? Works like a pair of scissors, the tip is not sharp and the shorter end looks like it should be pressing down on something



Answer: This is a candle extinguisher.

Wooden box with a glass window. Has a wooden shutter on a hinge that closes the glass



Answer: This is the case of an old watch, but with the clock mechanism removed. Glass on the back, most likely in order to be able to see the movement of the clock.

Found this thing at the bottom of the box. It is quite small, made of hard transparent plastic. What is this?



Answer: This is a toy water bottle for a hamster.

A rectangular ceramic container with a handle. It has two plates of the same shape and design



Answer: This is an old ceramic wastebasket.

A strange looking light bulb found in the attic of my family cabin (circa 1930s)



Answer: This is a gas discharge lamp.

A strange heavy metal oval rounded keychain. Does not move, does not glow, does not make noise



Answer: This soap is made of stainless steel. Great for when you don't have regular soap on hand. It removes odors well after cutting garlic, onions or cleaning fish.

Golden box from 1787 with months on both sides followed by a series of letters and numbers. Found in the attic



Answer: This is a brass snuff box with a perpetual calendar.

I collect vintage telephones. Stumbled upon this wonderful vintage. I don't quite understand what it is for.



Answer: This is the phone that is used in locomotives to communicate with the management and to address the passengers.

Medallion made of glass and metal. Strange notes with names are hidden inside



Answer: It looks like the names of saints. Most likely, this is a religious pendant.

I saw a small trailer with separate boxes — What is this?



Answer: This is a special device for transporting sports pigeons.

What is this piece of metal? Shines very bright under the light



Answer: Looks like the top of a synthetic boule — single-crystal ingot, which is made synthetically. Used in the semiconductor industry.

Who will say what this unusual board is for?



Answer: This is a cutting board for easy cutting. The notch helps keep food in place so it doesn't slip or roll.

Spherical box made of bronze or brass with a diameter of 5 centimeters. Very light. What is she for?



Answer: This is an antique powder box.

I can't understand the purpose of this ancient gold jewelry



Answer: This is a scarf holder.

Found a heavy bronze hand in the wall of the house. What could it be?



Answer: It looks like a charm,which people hide in the walls of houses to attract good luck.

What is this strange object that looks like a teapot on a long leg?



Answer: This is a special container for incense.