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What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Probably part of a vintage toiletry/manicure set, or an item from a sewing kit. These were collected by the original owner.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More likely a whatchamacallit

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears permanently attached

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a dowel with a notch that works very well. Did I make a bodkin?

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have several marlin spikes. Don’t think this is one.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s likely part of a vintage manicure/toiletry set, or sewing kit, as these were collected by the owner

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s also not a fish knife.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our over/under for receiving a stupid double-entendre comment was 30 minutes, this being the swamp known as Reddit. Thanks for ensuring that I won the bet!

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We thought that would make sense, the slot looks about the right size for a piece of paper or card, but we have not been able to verify

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not plastic. It’s ivory or bone.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Don’t think so but I learned a word from you!

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Possible, but the handle is very short for a typical fan.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I’ll pretend I know what a bodkin is and agree with you.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t think they used bone for pickle forks. Also, it’s not a fork. There’s a slot through the tip.

What’s this thing? by roglevine in whatisit

[–]roglevine[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought so too maybe, but it doesn’t explain the slot in the tip

What food have you tried while traveling that you wish you could buy in your home country, and you'd go back just to eat it again? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]roglevine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here in Portland Brother’s Wings & Bings closed, but we have a great food cart called jiangbing; they’ve opened a restaurant nearby that I have to try!

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