The response from others at the church sale ranged from "…haven't a clue" to a file holder, plate stand, some sort of toaster, pie cooler, spice rack, something used in a lab, part of something but missing important part, mitten dryer, magazine rack …. But none seemed to really fit.
I paid a dollar and brought it home.
Any ideas? Do you know of any web sites where 'mystery items' can be posted for perusal?