Small two piece bakelite item - purpose?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Bookahtoo, Nov 18, 2016.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I'm convinced this thing has a utilitarian purpose. I'm not sure which way the yellow piece is supposed to sit - the screw was loose when I got it. The shallow holes are about 1/16" deep. The slots in the yellow piece go up to a peak in the middle, and there is a narrow channel that runs up the center of each slot on both sides.
    Any ideas?

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  2. KingofThings

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

    Knife rest?
    Any evidence anything was glued in those 2 depressions? They may be there to use for screwing it down on a counter if desired.
     
  3. KingofThings

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

    Probably the same manufacturer.
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    OLD 1930s Germany ART DECO BUTTERSCOTCH BLACK BAKELITE fruit knife rest holder bakelite knife and fuit rest.jpg
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    Note that this one is on both eBidet and pETSY.
     
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  4. KingofThings

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

    I would love one of these!
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    bakelite knife rest fan 1.jpg bakelite knife rest fan 2.jpg bakelite knife rest fan 3.jpg
     
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  5. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Dang I have the knives in photo 3 but not (sobbing) the holder.
    greg
     
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  6. KingofThings

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

    :(
     
  7. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

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  8. KingofThings

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

    Ha!!!!
     
  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I do not want those. I do not want those. I do not want those. I'm not shelling out for those either way. Dagnabbit.
     
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  10. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Oh, thank you King! I'll have to try some knives with this.
    What do people think, two per slot, criss-crossed, with the points in the holes?
     
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  11. KingofThings

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

    You're welcome! :)
    I'd say that sounds probable.
     
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