For the identification of mysterious objects

Events

Browse Events My events

Pages

My Pages Liked Pages

More

Explore Popular Posts Fundings

Events My Pages See all

For the identification of mysterious objects

@whatisthisthing

Home
Invite

1 y

Small plastic containers, numbered, with a yellow liquid. Found at a relatives place, it's not theirs. One is opened.

Like

Comment

1 y

Linen tube with embroidery on the ends (both sides). Found with other vintage linens. Canâ€™t think what it would be used for.

Like

Comment

1 y

This is a hoop with a hook, ring, and heavy metal disc, found in estate desk. Each part is attracted to a magnet. It could be fishing, boating, cabinetry, home repair, etc related. Disc is 3 1/2 inches diameter, the whole thing is less than a foot.

Like

Comment

1 y

What are these caps/covers on my window frame?

Like

Comment

1 y

Small wooden pieces found in an old tin

I found these wooden pieces in a repurposed tin during a basement clean out. Fourteen drawer pull sized wooden tokens worn with handling. Each an inch high or smaller. Some wider than others. No attachment holes. Game pieces? Sewing related? Playing card deck included jn the photo for scale. Thanks for your thoughts.

Like

Comment

0 people like this

261 posts

Other

· Snoo's Thing · Submission Tips · OP: Reply "Solved!" · F.A.T. · Don't downvote guesses! ·

A place to find out what that odd-looking thing that you stumbled across actually is.

Guidelines GOOGLE your item's description and keywords BEFORE POSTING HERE.

Then check FREQUENTLY ASKED THINGS. You may not be aware you have a common item.

THEN READ THIS GUIDE on what to include in your post before posting.

Also, check out our WIKI.

Rules apply to ALL comments, not just top level replies.

Be civil. Being otherwise will get you banned. Reddiquette

Be helpful / No Jokes Jokes and other unhelpful comments, even after the item has been identified, are bannable offenses, even on first offense. If your comment doesn't help, don't comment.

Try to include a link to a source of some sort when posting an answer. Everyone's got an opinion, facts help.

When what you're looking for is found, reply "Solved!" to the earliest comment with the answer.

DO NOT DELETE YOUR POST after an attempt has been made to answer, or if you intend to repost to get visibility. This will result in at least a temporary ban.

Be detailed with your post title as well as the information therein, in order to help those trying to help you. This will help to eliminate vague posts.

Do not use URL shorteners or affiliate links in the body of posts or replies ( anything with lots of parameters after a '?') - they will be automatically removed.

Check the F.A.T. Check the Frequently Asked Things before posting.

Posts must adhere to submission guidelines All posts must adhere to the submission guidelines.

New Open Cases View Solved CasesGallery View

Tips for submitters

NOTE: To mark your submissions solved reply "Solved!" Click here for more info.

Other Helpful Subreddits

Your submission is likely to be removed if it better fits one of these:

/r/HelpMeFind if you know what it is and want to find where you can get one or find more information on it

/r/tipofmytongue if you know of a movie, game, song, etc. - but cannot recall the name.

/r/translator for translation of writing

/r/AskDocs for health/medical related things

/r/AskVet for animal health/medical related things

/r/whatsthisbug for weird bug identification (& nests/eggs)

/r/whatsthisbird for bird identification

/r/whatsthisplant for plant identification

/r/whatsthisrock for rock identification (or, dammit Marie, minerals!)

/r/whatisthispainting for paintings, artists signatures

/r/whatsthisworth if you know what it is, and want to find out what it's worth

/r/whereisthis if you have a picture of a location but don't know where it is

Message the Moderators