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Sunlight 4 year s ago
#19.. Yes! but the rod sitting within it is the spindle for the cotton spool when installed in an upright position. It is also the typical British fireside "poker" that textile mill workers would take home when they became worn down a little more than was usable.
“Father-in-law found this amongst his stuff and we’re not entirely sure what it is...”
This is a can opener for soft drink cans before pull tabs. You punched one triangle hole along one edge, and then another on the opposite side so your drink would flow smoothly. This opener already has a spike at the back (front) for the “breathing” hole.