Mystery Object

[Robbo 27]

A genuine mystery object, I dont know what this object was used for.

What I can see which raises questions.

1. You can see holes on the frame as if it was to be stood up

2. The wood carver has used roman numerals, why not the simpler 1,2,3 and what is the significance of the alternate numbering side to side of the central R.

3. It may have something to do with aviation or engineering, I thought that the numbers might be a firing order for a V12, for a plug or pushrod rack, but they are usually labelled 1A 6B 4A 3B 2A etc

4. It is quite ornate for an industrial piece which suggests a domestic or commercial purpose

Any usefull ideas or comments would be welcome

[ApOrbital]

Lots of cocks ?

[Mr MXT]

Coat hook

[GOATever]

Something to do with bar billiards

[anonymous-user]

There appears to be a part missing below the cut outs,it seems something fitted into the rectangular holes at the ends.The R in the middle is the least worn? Can you tell whether metal rubbed against the wood?any metal residue-brass/copper?

[InitialDave]

It has 12 numbers and uses IIII instead of IV for 4, which says to me it's something to do with keeping track of things over time as per a 12hr clock face.

[anonymous-user]

All the numbers added together equal 78, the R could be roman for 80.

[Gameface]

It's just a st spice rack.

[Robbo 27]

Thanks for the replies.

There is no sign of metal rubbing, not much in the way of any wear and tear.

If it is significant, the same numbering is on the back of the board, over each minature arch.

I dont know the size of it, from the stonework behind it I am guessing at less than 24 inches in length,

Edited by Robbo 27 on Sunday 8th December 16:39

[Teddy Lop]

Pairs of numbers, e.g. 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, and so on "face" or oppose each other across the center R.

I'm thinking it's a way of keeping track of something.

[magooagain]

Some sort of tool used in bakery. Bakers dozen?or candle making. Maybe a church instrument of sorts.

The retangular holes look like some kind of legs/stands were inserted.

[CypSIdders]

I reckon it the business end of a mechanical system used to call servants/staff to a specific room, in a large house!

[GOATever]

CypSIdders said:

I reckon it the business end of a mechanical system used to call servants/staff to a specific room, in a large house!

Ah yes, below stairs bears, and their bells. This is probably it.

[ApOrbital]

No it's to do with lots of cocks all of us included.

[anonymous-user]

It looks to me as if the middle letter R was originally a P(=400 in roman).

[Robbo 27]

Alan535 said:

It looks to me as if the middle letter R was originally a P(=400 in roman).

Thats a good point Alan, I dont know what it means but its a good point.

[AdeTuono]

Alan535 said:

It looks to me as if the middle letter R was originally a P(=400 in roman).

400 is CD

[peter tdci]

GOATever said:

CypSIdders said:

I reckon it the business end of a mechanical system used to call servants/staff to a specific room, in a large house!

Ah yes, below stairs bears, and their bells. This is probably it.

I thought that, but most images I found of those had the bells mounted on spiral springs.

One thing I noticed was the hole for 'R' is more circular than the others - I wonder if that signifies anything?

[anonymous-user]

I thought about the hole for the R and i think its for holding steady,connected to feet or something in the rectangular end places.

[talksthetorque]

Tightening order for something?
Straight 12 firing order?