MYSTERY OBJECTS

[PanBiker]

Some sort of lighting unit, disco perhaps?

[Marilyn]

A de-humidifier?

[Stanley]

Dead right P. A jack is only as good as the support under it!
David, it's modern, I suspect not big enough to be a dehumidifier. Is it an ioniser for improving air quality?

[David Whipp]

None of the above...

Ian is vaguely in the territory with disco though.

[Wendyf]

A clock radio?

[plaques]

A smoke generator for use in discos and council meetings.

[Wendyf]

[Gloria]

A multiple charger for mobiles, iPads etc.

[Marilyn]

A speaker/sound system. I see the usb memory stick connector at the front.

[David Whipp]

Marilyn is spot on; small but very effective speaker.

[Marilyn]

Yay! ( about time!)

Do I win the car or the holiday?
Or is there a cash option?

[Stanley]

Neither. Instead have a think about this object that Tripps has sent in.

[Marilyn]

Looks like someone's Grandpa helped them with bits from his shed toward a "sculpture" for "show and tell" at school.

[Stanley]

I agree Maz! The first thing I thought of was a quirky engineer's set of book ends. No doubt Dave will watch the topic and put us straight....

[plaques]

Ham sandwich holder, (work that one out?)

[PanBiker]

Steam Punk art!

[Marilyn]

Plaques...I get what you are saying but I see a ham-clamp-switch.

[Tripps]

Looks like someone's Grandpa helped them with bits from his shed toward a "sculpture" for "show and tell" at school.

Well done Maz - you're on a run. I liked the other answers too.

However - someones Grandpa was Sir Anthony Caro, and this piece named "Little Stamp Book" sold this week at a London auction for a hammer price of only £12500. There's 30% commission (including VAT) - not to mention 4% for Artists Resale Rights, to add to that.

Stanley - it's not too late. Get stuck into the scrap treasure box, and start the 'Northern Powerhouse' school of sculpture.

[Stanley]

Funny you should say that but it occurred to me when I saw it. Another funny that has been lurking at the back of my mind is a door knocker.....
I've often said that my engines are a form of sculpture.....

[Stanley]

Try an oldie, see how good your memories are....

[Gloria]

Difficult without seeing the size but we used to use something similar to put on a horse to stop it biting.

[Tizer]

Muzzle for a ferret?

[Cathy]

A thumb/finger protecter ?

[Whyperion]

Pail for milking small mammals

[Stanley]

The 'bucket' is only about two inches long and made of lead. Nobody is there yet.....