Another 'Whuts it?'

purplepickup · March 25, 2017, 06:59:16 PM

This was posted on a motorcycle forum but no one can figure out what it is, and the original poster doesn't know either. It was in a box he got at an auction. I thought with all the genius here, someone might know. Any ideas? The keys are just to show the size.

idrivejunk · March 25, 2017, 09:07:38 PM

So nobody will know if I take a wild guess?

Excess mop water scraper-offer? Ice chunk size sorter? Man thats a crazy looking item.

purplepickup · March 25, 2017, 10:19:40 PM

I was thinking it was part of a game or something that directed marbles in different directions for some reason. I looked up pinball machine and it doesn't appear to have anything to do with them.

phat46 · March 25, 2017, 10:25:31 PM

If t has a patent number you might be able to look it up.

ragdol · March 25, 2017, 11:49:07 PM

Treadle for an old sewing machine?

jaybee · March 30, 2017, 10:36:06 PM

Kind of reminds me of the footrests on the chairs of a very old barber who was in my home town when I was a kid...although that's far too small.

purplepickup · March 31, 2017, 12:11:03 AM

It turns out it's an antique communion wine cup filler. It was used to fill 22 communion cups with wine in one pour.

Seems like it would be a little clumsy to use and hit all 22 cups with the right amount of wine.

Ohio Blue Tip · March 31, 2017, 10:49:03 AM

I'll be stopping bye for some of that wine!

purplepickup · March 31, 2017, 11:31:34 AM

Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"I'll be stopping bye for some of that wine!

Actually I've intended to stop by your place this winter and haven't. I need a break from remodeling the kitchen...give ya a call.

UGLY OLDS · March 31, 2017, 12:30:44 PM

George .....22 cups with only 18 "spouts" :?: "Dribble effect" :?:
I'm WAY more confused than normal & it's even AFTER morning med time ...

:?

Bob..

purplepickup · March 31, 2017, 04:18:16 PM

Leave it to you Bob....

I'll use the excuse that I've had a bad case of cabin fever lately and I can't count that high anyway....only got 8 fingers. I had to trust what this page said http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/vex17/99B68A77-C827-489E-9E6D-844115057530.htm.

I still think the guy that invented that

was a little goofy.

enjenjo · March 31, 2017, 04:36:39 PM

Quote from: "purplepickup"Leave it to you Bob.... I'll use the excuse that I've had a bad case of cabin fever lately and I can't count that high anyway....only got 8 fingers. I had to trust what this page said http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/vex17/99B68A77-C827-489E-9E6D-844115057530.htm.

I still think the guy that invented that was a little goofy.

It must not have been popular or they would still be using it. We used a common cup in church. Sip, turn, sip turn, while wiping the lip with a cloth. When we were all done, the priest would drink what was left in the cup.

UGLY OLDS · March 31, 2017, 06:41:48 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"
Quote from: "purplepickup"Leave it to you Bob.... I'll use the excuse that I've had a bad case of cabin fever lately and I can't count that high anyway....only got 8 fingers. I had to trust what this page said http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/vex17/99B68A77-C827-489E-9E6D-844115057530.htm.

I still think the guy that invented that was a little goofy.

QuoteIt must not have been popular or they would still be using it. We used a common cup in church. Sip, turn, sip turn, while wiping the lip with a cloth. When we were all done, the priest would drink what was left in the cup.

That seems to work well for us too... One big cup per line of people....When everyone is done , the priest empties all the cups ...

Bob..