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Title: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Neil on March 18, 2010, 09:37:37 PM Rob has asked me to post a few of the bits from around my home for this quiz section. Same rules apply as normal - 5 points for a right answer and deductions for a wrong answer.
This is made of Silver and Guilloche and of Scandanavian origin. It dates to the Art Deco Period (late 1920's to early 1930's). It would have been found in a very wealthy home. Any ideas? Neil P.S. Excuse the photo, but no natural light at 9.30pm! Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: bymatt666 (byron) on March 18, 2010, 10:00:58 PM it's a lovely looking thing......it reminds me of an instrument for picking up dropped items like nuts and bolts etc.......so could it be for picking up and eating nuts or other fruits?....byron
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Neil on March 18, 2010, 10:05:06 PM Sorry Byron - you are gaining points and losing them just as quickly - not for nuts or fruits! ;D
It is indeed very tactile and beautifully made - one of my nicer items to handle. Neil Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on June 12, 2010, 08:17:26 PM Its to cut your tonsils off!!
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: detectordave on June 12, 2010, 10:11:07 PM Is it a pickle fork???
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Radnor Bandit (Ian) on June 14, 2010, 06:04:24 PM sugar tongs ?
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on June 14, 2010, 06:10:36 PM Also you can circumsise someone with them!! ;D but make sure they re given a good wash before cutting out someone elses tonsils!! :D lol
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Sexy Legs (Leighton) on June 14, 2010, 08:39:50 PM Is it the plunger part off a fancy syringe?
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Neil on June 17, 2010, 05:23:05 PM Completely forgot to give the answers for these! ;D
This is not for tonsils, sugar, pickles, etc although all good guesses. Its actually a posh way of picking up ice cubes and dropping them into you drink in the decadence of the late 2O's/3O's. cheers Neil Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Radnor Bandit (Ian) on June 19, 2010, 11:51:53 AM or sugar with your absenthe !!!!
;D ;D ;D Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Neil on June 19, 2010, 04:34:36 PM Now your talking Ian - my drink of choice when I fancy a real session!
We brought 9 bottles back from Prague in 2OO2 as they were £7O a bottle here if you could find it then. I have 2 left at the moment. ::) Strong drink and not for the faint hearted, but tastes delicious as long as you burn the Wormwood off first - ask Jaydodd his opinion on it after a session at mine! ;D Cheers Neil Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nfl on June 19, 2010, 06:46:57 PM absinth makes the heart grows stronger ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on June 20, 2010, 09:02:26 AM and your mind grow weaker! ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nfl on June 20, 2010, 12:00:08 PM never mind the illusions ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on June 22, 2010, 11:04:33 AM abstinence makes your arm grow stronger! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nfl on June 22, 2010, 12:19:29 PM depends on how many you have ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 05:32:54 PM I used to love these little quizes run by neil......so here one for you
what is it ;) Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on February 02, 2011, 05:43:22 PM Victorian Haemorrhoid remover ???
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 05:47:50 PM how the hell did you get that :o.....................only kidding ;D
WRONG! Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: waltonbasinman on February 02, 2011, 05:52:41 PM Is it something for weaving wool or thread of some sort Nobby.
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Kev on February 02, 2011, 05:55:53 PM as it got anything to do with farming !! :-\ ???
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 06:03:11 PM NOPE!!
AND NOPE!! :D Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Techony on February 02, 2011, 06:06:45 PM What about for baking tatties on an open hearth?/
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: johnus brummieus maximus on February 02, 2011, 06:28:42 PM Was it a killing weapon of sorts
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: waltonbasinman on February 02, 2011, 06:36:36 PM Well if the four spikes stick in something then you would pull the loop at the top which works the spring which looks to turn the two blades. Is it for boring out something.
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 06:41:25 PM NOW YOU RE GETTING THERE ;)
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Stred (Steve) on February 02, 2011, 06:44:39 PM A very big apple peeler ;)
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 06:46:27 PM YE!! THATS WHAT IT IS!!........................A REALLY BIG APPLE PEALER!!!..............
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 06:50:32 PM :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Keep on trying!!! ;D Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Val Beechey on February 02, 2011, 08:05:54 PM Is it part of a spit roast.
Val Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 02, 2011, 09:59:25 PM I beg you're pardon :o.... ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: JRD on February 02, 2011, 10:13:22 PM Lol ;D
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: nobby on February 03, 2011, 10:20:25 PM if you put johnus' and more leads answers together you should come up with somthing ::)
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Napoleon on February 03, 2011, 10:27:36 PM strange object hummmm give us a clue Rob
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Napoleon on February 03, 2011, 10:31:08 PM ::) about this one
Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Mick on February 03, 2011, 11:10:19 PM Easy ;D
Perfume bottle by Kenzo. Title: Re: What's its purpose? Quiz Question . . . Post by: Napoleon on February 03, 2011, 11:13:32 PM ;D welldone Mick bravoooo. its a limited edition bottle cost £114 from kenzo
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