OneGuyFromBarlick

Some sort of lighting unit, disco perhaps?

A de-humidifier?

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?

None of the above...

Ian is vaguely in the territory with disco though.

A clock radio?

A smoke generator for use in discos and council meetings.

A multiple charger for mobiles, iPads etc.

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

Marilyn is spot on; small but very effective speaker.

Yay! ( about time!)

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

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

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

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....

Ham sandwich holder, (work that one out?)

Steam Punk art!

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

Marilyn wrote: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.

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.....

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

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

Muzzle for a ferret?

A thumb/finger protecter ?

Pail for milking small mammals

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