retractable bookends? ID

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  1. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    I pickef this up today at my local thrift. I thiught it might be a retraxtable bookend but not sure. Any info would be appreciated.

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    rink28, Jul 13, 2020
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I believe it's designed to hold a hot serving dish.

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    Debora, Jul 13, 2020
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Food for the body, not for the soul.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 13, 2020
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    You can find similar by doing an internet search with words like "vintage accordian trivet."

    Debora
     
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  5. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Thanks debora!!
     
    rink28, Jul 13, 2020
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