Unraveling the Mystery of an Antique Metal Spiked Object

Discovering a hidden gem in an antique store is like stumbling upon buried treasure. It sparks curiosity and sets off a detective-like adventure to uncover its origins and purpose. Recently, shoppers and staff at a Maryland antique store experienced just that when they stumbled upon a peculiar metal spiked object. With a tag that read, “What is this!?”, this enigmatic item became the center of speculation and intrigue.

Antique metal spiked object

At first glance, the purpose of this metal contraption was not immediately clear, especially without the accompanying cutting board. Its intriguing design, featuring sharp metal spikes arranged in a way that suggested they were meant to hold something in place, left everyone baffled. The absence of the cutting board only added to the mystery, leaving even the antique store staff scratching their heads.

A Journey of Curiosity

Luckily, the power of collective knowledge, particularly from an online community on Reddit, came to the rescue. With the help of this wonderful online community, the item was finally identified as a roast or ham holder, designed to be mounted on a cutting board. Unfortunately, the cutting board was missing.

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