What-is-it question XI.

Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:47 pm

This item was made by Gorham in 1880. Book does not say how high it is, but I'd guess about three inches.
No, it's not a cork screw.
What was it called?

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:07 pm

Hi Pat,
Could it be for holding the roast beef whilst its being carved?
Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:51 pm

You have the right idea Trev, but it's not for meat.

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:24 pm

Hi Pat,
Would it be fitted with a cork and then go into a milk bottle?
Trev.
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Post by **dognose** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:28 pm

No! I've got it, a corn on the cob holder?
Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:13 pm

Those are good ideas, but neither describes what this was used for.

Here's another item that you would see with the first one.
I've only seen these made by American manufacturers. Not sure if you ever had something like this in Great Britain.

Hope this clue helps.

Pat.
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Kit · Post by **Kit** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:45 pm

Undoubtedly, it's a springform for holding a large round of cheese.

Kit
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:50 pm

That's correct Kit. The second piece is called a cheese ball holder.

What's the first piece called?

Pat.
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Post by **Granmaa** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:16 pm

Cheese screw?

Whatever it's called, I want one. I've always shamefacedly held the cheese down with my fingers while I cut.
I wonder if a spike on the end might be better than a screw. Perhaps too vicious.

Miles
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:56 pm

That's close enough for me Miles. They call it a "Cheese Knob" in the book.
Interesting item even if you didn't like cheese. Might be difficult to find, I have not seen many.

Pat.
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