Digging through a junk bin at a rummage sale and found this ornate metal cone. It has a tiny pin attached to a chain and a handle that folds out into a tripod. What in the world is this thing?
to serve as a clasp or fastening mechanism, while the tripod handle suggests stability and display. These features are not typical of purely ornamental objects, indicating a functional purpose alongside the decorative aspect.The tripod handle, when unfolded, allows the cone to stand upright, suggesting that whatever its function, it was meant to be displayed prominently. … Read more