Featured What is this clamp thing?

I know I posted this question a long time ago and got different answers. The blue part spins, but can't be removed so you can't use it to wind something onto it. My memory is gone, but I thought someone actually knew what it was. It's 8" high and the screw head sticking out is 1".

 

Bev, here's your old post... don't know that anyone figured it out:
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/strange-tool-to-tie-fishing-flies.18477/

 

clamp on ironing board to keep the irons cord from dragging ?? Just a guess.

 

I think chipperdoug is onto something. A newer model:

 

Genius. I kept using "roller" and "winder" as key words. I used to have to stand there and hold the cord when my mother ironed. Should've had one of these!

 

I had one of those. Mine was a bit more clever: it was a sort of springy thing, so moved back and forth as you ironed.

 

I have to say, the people who buy things on Ebay surprise me. I started this at 3.99 and now there's a bidding war between three people and it's up to $8. And, yet, there are items I'd have thought would sell right away or for more end up not selling. I guess I'm out of touch in some way.

 

Wow, this is genius. I don't iron too much, but when I do, that cord can be unruly!

 

Still, the new ones can be bought fairly cheaply. Maybe old is better.

 

You are right..yours will last--metal so much better than plastic !! . They don't make anything like they used to.

 

I missed this earlier... I hope you sold it fir a good price, @Bev aka thelmasstuff . I need one of those!

 

It sold for more than I expected. I think the aqua color as opposed to the new plain ones is part of the appeal.