What made it difficult to identify exactly was the lack of any clue as to it size. Here is the full object
It is just the right size to fit over a cup and Kev Scott was very close with 'teabag strainer'. Ellen D worked out it was a strainer. In fact, as Adrian worked out it dates back to the days when tea was made with tea leaves kept in a tea caddy. Teapot warmed up, one teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup plus 'one for the pot'. Boiling water added and left to brew, not forgetting the tea cosy to keep the pot warm for as long as possible. Then came the pouring of the tea through the tea strainer to keep any tea leaves out of the cup. Much more of a family ritual back then! Thanks to all who had a guess.
A full view of an object this week
If you would like to guess what it is please leave you guess in the comments. They will be revealed, with the answer, next Monday.
Looks like double sided tape, glue/foam/glue stuff.
ReplyDeleteHopelessly wrong last week! Size threw me and I never thought of a tea strainer. I still have one here but use it to sieve icing sugar onto cakes these days:) This week's guess is a tape measure?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a tape measure to me, John! Thanks for keeping us guessing each week!
ReplyDeleteTape measure
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