What is this?

[Blue-EyedSon]

This thingamajig (I think that is the technical title) came in a lot of shaving gear that my mom purchased for me. I have no idea what it is or if it is even shaving related. It has my wife stumped as well. Does anybody here know?

 

[JoshD]

It looks like a ciggarett roller. Does it open?

Josh

 

[BlackBard]

Well, I'm stumped. Does that knurled knob do anything? Does the top open? What about that "arm" in the slot on the bottom? More pictures might help, but I doubt it.

 

[Blue-EyedSon]

It does open. The knob unscrews and the bottom tray/flap springs open. Would pictures of that help?

 

[DFrancis]

I wonder if it's a blade dispenser. Is it the right size for that?

 

[BlackBard]

It does open. The knob unscrews and the bottom tray/flap springs open. Would pictures of that help?

Sorry for the delay in getting back to the thread. Yes. I think pictures of it open might help. I have some friends in the antique biz. I'll check with them.

 

[Fiiish]

How about a blade sharpener? I seem to remember seeing something similar while trawling the internet...

 

[dod.e.ratherwell]

An old fangled hand/pocket warmer? More pics! Now I am curious!

 

[BlackBard]

Bump

 

[GoldenBacon]

Well, now i'm curious to find out what it is as well.

 

[Blue-EyedSon]

I'm quite surprised to see this thread revived. I figured it was long dead. For the curious, here are some photos when I unscrew the knob.

 

[BlackBard]

@Fiish got it right.

I checked with a friend who is in the antique business. I just sent him pictures, but gave no idea where they came from or why I was asking. He answered immediately that it was a safety razor blade sharpener. He described it as having a crank handle that turns something that sounds like a strop and is supposed to sharpen blades. He did not think it worked very well.

 

[Blue-EyedSon]

Thanks, Blackbard! I wonder how it works...