Orphaned red enamel knob

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  1. UncleChuckTX

    UncleChuckTX Well-Known Member

    This little knob was in the bottom of a box lot I recently acquired. I feel like I've seen similar pieces either on old kitchenware or possibly old toys. I was leaning more towards a kitchen piece, because of the vent holes in the top. But I've been unable to find a match. Does anyone recognize it? Thanks!

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    UncleChuckTX, Dec 24, 2016
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I've seen it too.
    For a chopper of some kind?
    Rubber stamp?
     
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    KingofThings, Dec 25, 2016
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  3. UncleChuckTX

    UncleChuckTX Well-Known Member

    Thanks King - I still haven't had any luck finding a match. I see lots of wood and bakelite red knobs, but not many metal ones. It doesn't take up any room, so I'll just hang on to it until I discover its purpose.
     
    UncleChuckTX, Dec 27, 2016
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  4. quirkygirl

    quirkygirl likes pretty old things

    Here's my WAG on what it may be ... reminds me of the holes I've seen on the end (where the flame comes out) of stick lighters ... so, maybe the end of a stick lighter that was shaped like a wooden match.
     
    quirkygirl, Dec 27, 2016
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Hmmmmm.... I like that!!!
     
    KingofThings, Dec 27, 2016
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    KingofThings, Dec 28, 2016
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    This is the Metalware Forum. Best Answer has not been available here since it's inception and Peter has not been able to figure out how to add it. :( (There have been at least 2 threads on the subject in Support, but maybe it's time to raise the subject again?)
     
    Bakersgma, Dec 28, 2016
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  8. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Ah.
     
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  9. TallCakes

    TallCakes Well-Known Member

    TallCakes, Dec 28, 2016
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  10. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    KingofThings, Dec 28, 2016
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  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Right on !!!
    Y'see, sometimes a WAG , brought up from memory is the key to opening a mystery .
    Too bad some posters on this site are too stuck up with getting an expert answer from an expert 5 minutes after they post their unknown plate !!!!
     
    komokwa, Dec 28, 2016
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  12. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice


    I will say NOTHING:rolleyes:


    except "pity the fool who looses out by being a fool".............
     
    Mansons2005, Dec 28, 2016
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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Ah.... The old Shultz defense eh.
     
    KingofThings, Dec 28, 2016
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  14. UncleChuckTX

    UncleChuckTX Well-Known Member

    WOW - I've never seen one of these. At least I was on the right track about the holes being vent holes. Thanks so much!

    The longer one on this completed listing is an exact match:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-MatchStic...ne-Lighter-Refillable-14-8-long-/351869737301

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    UncleChuckTX, Dec 28, 2016
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  15. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    KingofThings, Dec 28, 2016
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