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Post by its me mg on Nov 27, 2016 22:07:22 GMT
Hey guys .... What on Earth is this thing? MIL found it cleaning out the china cabinet. FIL is convinced it's used for turkey but we don't know how that's right. Someone is bound to know what this thing is!
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Post by scrapsotime on Nov 27, 2016 22:11:43 GMT
Medieval torture device?
I have never seen anything like that.
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Post by lesley on Nov 27, 2016 22:18:30 GMT
At the risk of sounding like one of those idiots who answer Amazon product questions, I have to say I have no idea either. (You know the kind of thing - Q: "Does this fit a standard double bed?" A: "I don't know, I gave mine to my sister.") (But I'm very interested to find out the answer!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2016 22:21:10 GMT
Spools of yard or thread come to mind, but I'm not really sure.
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Post by darkangel090260 on Nov 27, 2016 22:23:35 GMT
is there any marks on it . Such as who made it or where it was made
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Post by elaine on Nov 27, 2016 23:05:52 GMT
I second the guess that it has to do with yarn and/or thread and/or ribbon.
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Post by its me mg on Nov 27, 2016 23:12:04 GMT
weird, right? They're pretty shallow pegs I don't think they could hold thread. It's so bizarre. I tried to google image search it but didn't have much luck.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Nov 27, 2016 23:16:22 GMT
Yea, I agree, it has to be something with thread or yarn. Either threading them, or rolling them up? or possibly the pegs are a loom. Definitely NOT something food related.
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Post by JustTricia on Nov 27, 2016 23:19:58 GMT
Maybe the spools are put on the tall spindles and the thread (?) is woven around the smaller ones and then threaded through the bottom handle thing. Then used as maybe a loom or weaving of some sort?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2016 23:22:56 GMT
I vaguely recall my grandmother had something similar. Your MIL might be on the right track.
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Post by luckyexwife on Nov 27, 2016 23:25:43 GMT
My parents had a wooden cutting board with short little things like that, it was for carving a turkey so the bird was held in place. The two tall ones are throwing me off, though, I'm not sure what they would be for.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Nov 27, 2016 23:29:18 GMT
Yea, but look at the wood? if it was for carving, the surface would have cuts, and grooves. The wood is nice, and appears decorative. Hence why I don't think it's for food.
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Post by bigbundt on Nov 27, 2016 23:29:44 GMT
Found this saying it was a vintage carving board. Maybe there is a piece missing for the tall pegs?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2016 23:33:34 GMT
If I recall correctly, Grandma kept hers in the pantry under the stairs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2016 23:51:22 GMT
Take it to Antiques Roadshow!
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Post by internetmama on Nov 28, 2016 0:01:17 GMT
For tatting maybe? Making doilies?
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Post by camanddanismom on Nov 28, 2016 0:08:07 GMT
The beautiful handles make me think it's for serving...if it's really old, could those tall things be for candles?
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Post by anoncpa on Nov 28, 2016 0:11:44 GMT
Those smaller tips are rounded and meat isn't going to "spear" onto those. Plus, there are no dips in the flat wooden top where meat juice can pool. It would all run right off the board. Definitely not for meat.
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Post by elaine on Nov 28, 2016 0:15:02 GMT
Yea, but look at the wood? if it was for carving, the surface would have cuts, and grooves. The wood is nice, and appears decorative. Hence why I don't think it's for food. And the pressed wood exposed sides would just drink up turkey juice and the rest would flow all over the table - I can't imagine cutting meat/poultry on that and then being able to clean it again. The cutting board one posted upthread has channels for the juices, etc. i was thinking about a bow making loom, or something like that, but am just guessing. The handles remind me of 1970s Judaica, but other than a challah board, I can't imagine what it might be.
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Post by breetheflea on Nov 28, 2016 0:23:14 GMT
The closest image I could find on Google was a casserole carrier, but those usually have movable pegs. So my guess, a bundt cake holder...why you would need a special tray for a bundt cake I have no idea, but at least the middle peg makes sense...
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Post by pastlifepea on Nov 28, 2016 0:26:03 GMT
I'm going with casserole tray/trivet. However, I have no idea what the dowels would be used for.
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Post by breetheflea on Nov 28, 2016 0:30:31 GMT
I'm going with casserole tray/trivet. However, I have no idea what the dowels would be used for. Maybe the long tall things are oven mit holders
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Post by pastlifepea on Nov 28, 2016 0:34:14 GMT
I'm going with casserole tray/trivet. However, I have no idea what the dowels would be used for. Maybe the long tall things are oven mit holders Or for donuts? Because, who doesn't love donuts? Maybe rolls of paper towels for messy eaters?
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Post by wasil on Nov 28, 2016 1:08:12 GMT
The handles and decorative metal around the wooden dowel pieces makes me think it could be some sort of game board. But I really don't have a clue. I've never seen anything like it.
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Post by mcscrapper on Nov 28, 2016 1:14:28 GMT
My parents had a wooden cutting board with short little things like that, it was for carving a turkey so the bird was held in place. The two tall ones are throwing me off, though, I'm not sure what they would be for. Yep. Pretty sure this is an antique carving board. It seems like the larger rods on the ends may not be original and is replacing the original spike that held the bird but I can't say that for sure. SaveSave
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Post by utpea on Nov 28, 2016 1:14:28 GMT
Is there a company name on it anywhere?
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Post by melanell on Nov 28, 2016 1:20:52 GMT
It has the look of a tray, but a tray would be indented towards the center, and this is more of a platform.
I thought that as well, but I couldn't think of any use that went along with that thought.
The wood is in very good shape, which tells me that even if it was for kitchen use, then it wasn't used. But between the lack of any grooves or indentations I can't see it being used for carving. The edges would have you depositing the juices all over your table or counter top.
The dowels/spindles at the ends make me think that it is related to some sort of thread, ribbon, yarn, etc. But the pegs are so short, so if it some sort of a loom, it makes something quite flat, I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 1:57:20 GMT
I agree with your FIL and the other Peas who say it is most likely a wooden carving tray. The absence of cuts on it could mean it was never used (hey, it was in your MIL's cabinet this whole time not being used!) or it could mean that when you carve a turkey, you don't necessarily cut down to the surface (carving board vs. cutting board, if you will.) The fact that the juices would just run off only means that it wasn't necessarily a very good carving board, also another reason it appears not or only lightly used.
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Post by wezee on Nov 28, 2016 3:12:46 GMT
Post on Reddit They WILL know!
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Post by johnnysmom on Nov 28, 2016 3:17:07 GMT
I agree with your FIL and the other Peas who say it is most likely a wooden carving tray. The absence of cuts on it could mean it was never used (hey, it was in your MIL's cabinet this whole time not being used!) or it could mean that when you carve a turkey, you don't necessarily cut down to the surface (carving board vs. cutting board, if you will.) The fact that the juices would just run off only means that it wasn't necessarily a very good carving board, also another reason it appears not or only lightly used. It crossed my mind that maybe it was handmade which would explain the differences and lack of markings.
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