Guess what this is a photo of!

[Buck]

I agree. There's nothing tackier than unadorned styrofoam!

 

[pacanis]

I bet they come in colors to match your Lambo's shift knob, too!

 

[expatgirl]

It's the base for a coffee table. Just need a glass top.

well, Andy, you could have used it for Ken and Barbie's coffee table

 

[Barbara L]

So, how long do we give VaporTrail to confirm it? He hasn't been on in the last 24 hours. I don't want to just take the liberty without an agreement. I'm fine with waiting too. I wouldn't consider going ahead except that it is pretty clear that I found the same picture.

Barbara

 

[Buck]

Barb, since you've clearly nailed it, I think it's okay to post. It's been well over 24 hours now.

Isn't withdrawal an awful thing?

 

[Barbara L]

Isn't withdrawal an awful thing?

YES!!!

Okay, what is this?

 

[Barbara L]

BTW, storm coming through. It has already affected the satellite dish (messing up my TV), so there is a chance I may be gone for awhile.

Barbara

 

[babetoo]

frame for an adjustable mirror?


babe

 

[pacanis]

It's a mechanical dream catcher

 

[Buck]

What the heck is a mechanical dream?

 

[Barbara L]

What the heck is a mechanical dream?

I think James has those!

No to all guesses so far.

Barbara

 

[pacanis]

What the heck is a mechanical dream?

haha

 

[Barbara L]

One hint. This is pretty old.

Barbara

 

[Katie H]

Yep. Seems to look old from the photo. Another clue please?

 

[Barbara L]

Last clue until some serious guessing has taken place! Used to measure something.

Barbara

 

[expatgirl]

Wow, that's a pretty nice clue, barbara! I was going to ask if it had something to do with embroidery....but if it measures something then we're dealing in a different dimension

 

[Barbara L]

...but if it measures something then we're dealing in a different dimension

Definitely!

Barbara

 

[buckytom]

did it measure time or direction?

 

[Barbara L]

Direction is part of it.

Barbara

 

[miniman]

It looks like a gyroscope holder for a compass - used in the days of sailing so the pitch of the ship does not affect the compass. Used for helping find the position and indicating the direction of travel.