Things of the past aren’t just cool or beautiful pieces of history. They’re also mysterious. Here are 10 mystery items that have confused social media users.
1. Metal and Wood Mystery Item
The first mystery item on this list has perplexed people, with many offering numerous uses. Some have said it holds saddles, while others suggested a woodcutter. In contrast, it’s also been suggested that the mystery item is a base. Some explained their grandparents had them for washing machines. Others suggested a base for a butter churn. Additionally, a wooden vintage high chair from 1890 has an almost identical base, although the mystery item is made of metal. In contrast, the mystery item has wheels on the bottom, so it’s also possibly a base for a vintage baby stroller. Either way, it’s possible this mystery item was multi-functional but is most likely incomplete.
2. Mystery Items for Food
Madeleine Levaggi explained: “This has been a toughie to identify. Before you tell me it’s a cotton gin, know that I wrote the Cotton Museum of South Carolina and they informed me that it was not a cotton gin. The logo says Brevetto Ferrari 2. Any ideas?”
A Google search of “Brevetto Farrari 2” indicates that Worth Point auction house is selling an almost identical box. According to the website, the mystery item is a box for grating cheese.