A lady sent a picture to our woodturning club asking if anyone could help identifying the object in the picture. So far we've not managed to identify what it was designed to hold. Any ideas would be welcomed from your side of the pond please.
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It looks like it's a box. 
Could it be an egg holder? Do you know the dimension's of the box? Thanks!
Could it be an egg holder? Do you know the dimension's of the box? Thanks!
Yes, my first thoughts was a box for 3 eggs. Evidently, it is 3 inches in diameter, but no idea what the depth is, I'll try and find out.It looks like it's a box.
Could it be an egg holder? Do you know the dimension's of the box? Thanks!
I'm going to venture a guess here. O don't think it has a design purpose at all. I think it's one of those things that is done, because it can be done. Part of me hopes that I'm wrong, but that's my guess.
Gregory
Gregory
Okay, I have a little more information from the lady who is trying to identify the box. It's approx 3 inches across x 2 inches deep and 3/4 inch to the level of the 'dishes' in the bottom. The three 'dishes' are made of a much lighter wood than the box and presumably glued to the bottom.
I guess it was made for a specific purpose but much too small for hens eggs or 'glass eyes'
. Ah well, keep guessing, I'm sure someone, somewhere knows!!
I guess it was made for a specific purpose but much too small for hens eggs or 'glass eyes'
. Ah well, keep guessing, I'm sure someone, somewhere knows!!A 'ring box'?
I think there are a couple of "Can you guess what this is" channels on You Tube where they find weird things that are mostly forgotten tools and "things". Maybe you could ask them.
robo hippy
robo hippy
Agreed.
Wife thinks it's for jewelry