Funny the things you remember so long after the event. It was November 1965 on the first day of moving into our new home. Beside the tiled fireplace that was common to such terraced houses at the time, I found... well, what did I find? I don't know what it's called, nor am I aware of it's purpose, so it's probably better that I show you something approximating it - which I have in the above photo. If I recall correctly, it was the same colour, and it captured my interest for some reason.
Can't say exactly how long I had it or what its eventual fate was, but it's lived in my memory ever since, which is why, when I found something resembling it (I think the original had a more oval shaped head, with the underside slightly like a spoon or ladle) a number of years back, I kept it as a reminder of that day nearly 55 years ago. It's around 2 inches long, pretty much the same as the one I found back then.
"So why tell us?" you may be wondering. Simple. Any of you Crivvies know just what the hell it is and what it's for? Someone please enlighten me before I fall off the twig.
