MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Big Kev]

Gunpowder storage?

[Stanley]

Not quite there but I am not going to nit-pick, you're close enough Kev. They are Great War gunpowder mills at Chilworth in Surrey. Technically "brown powder incorporating mills" used in the manufacture of Cordite for the Admiralty.
Next one?

[Big Kev]

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Can you identify this and where it's from?

[Marilyn]

A quilt. Hand-made. Contains screen printed motifs collected from...(hmmm?)...I will say 2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. That last bit is a total guess.

[Big Kev]

It is a quilt but it's not handmade or from the Commonwealth Games. You're on the right track though...

[Stanley]

All that occurs to me is that the panels all seem to be representing Olympic disciplines.

[Big Kev]

It is indeed Olympic disciplines. Between Maz and Stanley they've established what it is. Any guesses as to where it came from and when?

[chinatyke]

Beijing 2008?

[Big Kev]

Getting closer...

[Marilyn]

2012 London.
(Do I win a car/money/gold bullion...side of Beef?)

[Big Kev]

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It is indeed London 2012, here's the other side...

Youngest offspring was an official at the games, when he went back to officiate at the paras he stayed in the Olympic village and was allowed to keep the quilt from his room as a memento...

Well done Maz, when you're next in Barnoldswick I'll treat you to a cup of tea

[Stanley]

Well done Maz, now you have to claim your reward.....



Can anyone tell me what this is?

[Wendyf]

I think I might know but I'll bide my time....

.....no, changed my mind I've no idea.

[Stanley]

Stop teasing!

[Marilyn]

For holding a cloak/shawl?

[Stanley]

Sorry no. Much more sneaky than that!

[Wendyf]

My first thought was that it's a weaning nose ring for a calf but then I remembered that they have spikes sticking outwards.

[Stanley]

You're on the right track Wendy but not there yet! Clue, I used one many years ago.....

[Cathy]

I hope it’s not a contraption to supposedly stop people from snoring .

[Marilyn]

Did you use it above the waist or below?
My imagination runs wild...

Hey...it's not a think to keep horse's reins tidy and organised is it?

[Stanley]

Sorry Maz no, not for harness and not used on me either. Another clue, I had a small furry friend at the time.

[Cathy]

Does it stop a ‘choker chain’ from choking the dog

[Wendyf]

Something ferret related?

[Stanley]

Yes. One more little push Wendy and you have it!

[Wendyf]

Some sort of muzzle, looks barbaric!