Thursday, July 28, 2011

MYSTERY ITEM


Every now and then I come across something that I have no idea what it is. I thought this was a funnel but looked odd with the handle. Then I thought maybe a holder for a cozy cup, but most cups are not shaped like this.

Actually, it is a kitchen tool that was common in most kitchens mid century and earlier. Indeed, you will find them in some kitchens today, especially in rural or farming areas.
Curious? Check it out in my etsy shop. But first, put in the comment section what you think it is!

12 comments:

  1. Hmmmm... it does look a little like a tea kettle when it is upside down. But no, not a tea kettle.

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  2. the bottom part of a double boiler??? or a humidifier for the stove top????

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  3. My Grandma gave me one of these. She used it to can with. Now I use it when I can tomatoes and dilly beans.

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  4. That was a very important tool in the canning process, in fact I had to purchase one to do my canning, I had that same exact one but I chose a hard rubber one~ Hugs, Diane

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  5. Yup! It's used in canning! I'll never know how I didn't know that!

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  6. Oh I missed the guess...I knew it was a canning funnel my Aunts and all had one. Oh well, I just wantesd to pop in and say Hi. Love the planters in your previous post.
    Jope you can stop by my new blog and website soon 8)

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  7. Yes, canning tool to fill the jars.

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  8. Thanks everyone for commenting! I learned something new!

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  9. My grandmother used one of these all of the time when she canned vegetables from her garden. It is a handle funnel made just for pouring into glass canning jars. I use one to help fill jars, although I do not can anything.

    Teresa

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  10. Glad to have found your Blog today, I already have your Etsy Shop marked a favorite and now I am your newest follower here! I might just have to buy some of your prize ribbons in your shop to alter! Hugs, Diane

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