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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 04-05-2008 01:33 PM Here is a couple of whatzits. If you really know give those who don't a chance to answer first. The mark is William R. Elfers Company, Incorporated, New York, New York. circa 1931 The smaller is about 2.5 inches long and the larger one is just about 4 inches long. IP: Logged
adelapt Posts: 418 Registered: May 2003	posted 04-05-2008 01:37 PM I'd hazard a guess that they are rests for (smoking) pipes. IP: Logged
dragonflywink Posts: 993 Registered: Dec 2002	posted 04-05-2008 10:40 PM Cigar ashtray? ~Cheryl IP: Logged
bascall Posts: 1629 Registered: Nov 99	posted 04-05-2008 11:09 PM Measuring cups are the first thing that come to mind for me. The graduated length might allow for stacking. The legs on the handle don't quite make sense. The handle almost looks like it could be for pouring or for feeding an infant or invalid, all speculation. The fact that they are in sterling hints at bar ware too, more guessing???? IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 04-09-2008 10:36 AM I thought bascall guesses were interesting and reasonable possible alternatives for these. adelapt was very close. dragonflywink was the closest. Our understanding is they are called Cigar or Cigarette Rests. IP: Logged

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