13 Objects Whose Use Is Hard to Guess

Things that, in the past, were already used in various parts of the world today cause confusion among our contemporaries. But Internet users can help clarify what this or that object is for.

O awesome.club collected photos of antique objects that could confuse anyone in this 21st century. Can you find out what they’re for without looking at the answers?

This strange figure is part of a drinking water source in Sweden.

This is a special veil that opens when sudden power cuts occur. It was created to limit the spread of fire and smoke.

This is the so-called “luna glass”. Before flat glass, luna was made with spherical shapes: balls were rolled out and flattened gradually until a flat surface was obtained. And in the center of the sphere was a concentration.

It’s old scissors, specially designed for cutting candle wicks.

This is a special “ladder” for the fingers. Used to restore motor activity after a stroke, for example when motor skills decline.

This is a special “adapter” for a wheelchair. When plugged in, it turns the chair into a comfortable bike.

These faucetless sinks can be seen in many bars in Germany. They are designed for people who have been drinking heavily and have nausea. Handles are necessary to give stability to the user.

Beacons for kayaking.

This is not a smoking device, as it may seem at first glance. In fact, it’s a cup for several people. Tea or coffee was served and each guest could drink from a separate mouthpiece.

It is a special scale for eggs. Eggs that weighed more than the scale weights (left) were considered more valuable.

This is an invention that you may need in your daily life. It is a special dish that allows you to divide cakes or pies into equal parts, depending on the number of guests. For example, if you need to divide it into 7 parts, you should make cuts in the numbers 7.

The “Porrón” is a traditional Spanish vessel for wine.

It’s a toilet paper holder with a radio, popular in the 70’s.

Have you ever seen certain objects, but couldn’t tell what they were for?