Happy Thursday friends, and welcome to another edition of What the Heck Is It?
You may remember that the last mystery item was submitted by a TRV reader, Linda, who didn’t know what this fun item was.
Well, it was you guys to the rescue!
Turns out it’s a daisy maker.
Who would’ve thought? Certainly not me.
Thanks so much for helping Linda out. 🙂
This week’s mystery item comes from a blogging friend, Kathleen from Our Hopeful Home formerly Charm Bracelet Diva (at home).
When I saw this in one of her Thrill of the Hunt posts I was intrigued by it. Whether it’s silver plate, aluminum, or galvanized pieces I have a thing for silver-coloured metals.
Kathleen didn’t know what it was, and neither did I, so I asked her if I could share it. I’m hoping you guys have some ideas for her.
It measures 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″.
It still has the original tag on it, and it definitely looks vintage.
She picked it up at Goodwill for 50 cents.
I think it’s a pretty cool item.
What the heck is it? Any ideas?
Thanks so much for reading and until next time…
keep on keepin’ on!
XOX
ColleenB.~Texas says
March 16, 2017 at 7:57 amLooks like it would hold match sticks or used as a cigarette box
Dona says
March 16, 2017 at 8:00 amWow, you got me on this one! The outside of it kinda looks burned. Could it have been to cook something in…..possibly over a campfire? That`s pretty far out there. I`m sure someone knows what it is!!! Fun stuff, though! Love these posts! Dona
Veralynne Malone says
March 16, 2017 at 8:29 amI agree with ColleenB – I think it may have been a cigarette holder during WW II,,
The JR aka Ramona says
March 16, 2017 at 8:58 ama cool little box
Linda g says
March 16, 2017 at 9:04 amSure wish I knew after you all helped me out with the daisy maker, but I haven’t a clue…. The cigarette box seems a possibility, but it sure would be hard in a pocket!
Fran says
March 16, 2017 at 9:41 amI believe it might possibly be an item from WWII soldier’s kit for rations. Just a guess though! I remember my dad describing such items.
Karen says
March 16, 2017 at 10:36 amSturm made (and makes) products for the military. My grandfather had a shaving kit and it looked a little like this.
Ronny says
March 16, 2017 at 12:40 pmBrackets for a saw horse???
What is a daisymaker?
Jackie says
March 16, 2017 at 4:47 pmIt’s a portable stove. Still used by scouts and hikers today (in Australia at least). You open it up and put a solid fuel block in, light it, and put your cooking vessel on top. Youtube it – they’re great for hikers. Different brands available – Sturm, Minin, Esbit.
Debbie B says
March 17, 2017 at 9:30 amExactly my first thought was a cooker of some sort.
Nancy Beadle says
March 16, 2017 at 5:57 pmWhat is a daisy maker?
Judy Bittner says
March 16, 2017 at 7:33 pmFlip it upside down so the legs are pointing down. Put sterno underneath and you have a little cooking top.
AnnMarie says
March 17, 2017 at 9:09 amWhatever it is, it is cool! I would have grabbed it for 50 cents too!