Simple but strange, or transposed to “Simply Strange” — either way describes this month’s “Guess What.” Obviously hand-held, this cast iron multiple opening device served a very specific multifaceted purpose. This is a much sought after example by collectors fanatically immersed in this category.

It has an even-spaced series of blunt raised spike guards surrounding each hole. The handle is hollow, with decorative filigree perforations (strictly for design and to make for a less bottom-heavy piece to wield). [apologies for the murky photo] Size: 9” long x 4” diam.
The following less than sincere suggestions is our way to help jumpstart the thought-solving process such as
1) Orchard grower’s fruit-picking size grader
2) Bread dough kneader
3)Marble shooter’s championship sizing guide
4) Mini matzah ball maker roundness tester
5)Jeweler’s ring finger sizer
6) Iron knuckles for a six-fingered assailant
7)Fruit salad melon ball, blueberry and grape measure
8) Optometrist “ready-in-an-hour” lorgnette lens checker
9) Early child’s soapy water bubble maker
10) Watchmaker’s varying power magnifying loupe (when the lenses are in place)
11) Taxidermist species eyeball matching guide.

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We’ve done our part, time to do yours. Full revelation next year.*

*Gracious thanx to “Kooks” collectors Bill and Rosemary Ulmer, Whitmore Lake, Mi.        
      

    Answer to November  2001 Issue Guess What..?