What's That Thing: The Strangest Finds. Issue 197

Sometimes people come across things that were used in the last century, or even earlier. And today, few can guess the functionality of the finds. It's good that today there are many communities that easily solve even the most difficult problems. In this post, you will see mysterious objects.

1. Found this at work. Any ideas what it could be used for? We are confused

This is a tool for diagnosing engine problems. It is used to accurately determine the cause of engine noise and to identify various faults.

2. The wife says it is for a tie

This is a tool for cleaning a horse's hooves.

3. Found among my great-grandfather's tools

A knife for cutting grape stems.

4. Found among a lot of my grandmother's jewelry. The flap opens and closes like a clamp

This is a glove clip. The chain is designed to wrap around the handle of a wallet.

5. I saw this in the house I just moved into

This is a hat holder. It attaches to the ceiling of the car.

6. This thing was at a friend's house, he doesn't know what it is

This is a coin purse, possibly Victorian.

7. I have no idea what this is. Found in my late grandmother's house

This is a button mold, circa 18th century.

8. Found this half spoon with a bunch of other things at my grandparents'

A medical spoon for measuring liquid medicine.

9. This thing is made of pure silver. Does anyone have an idea what it is?

This is a butter knife. Thanks to this, butter can be cut beautifully.

10. Bought this item in an antique store

A knife for cleaning fish scales.

11. Can anyone tell me what this wooden thing is?

A holder for indoor potted plants.

12. What is this? It looks like a club or some kind of tool

This is a knobkerrie, a wooden club used by tribes in South and East Africa. Outside Africa, the British called the weapon a trench club.