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cogar

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Garage Sale Whatsit
« on: September 16, 2012, 10:39:03 am »
This wood handled “spoon” like thingy was purchased at a garage sale.

It is 6 inches in length and both edges of the “spoon” is ground sharp enough to cut with.

I am guessing it might be a kitchen utensil because it was purchased along with 2 other utensils that are pictured in the lower right corner of Post $5 in this “Heisey” post …. http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=12009.0

Does anyone know what it is called or was used for?





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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2012, 10:52:11 am »
Over here its for taking eyes out..........of Taters.....or....
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2012, 10:55:39 am »
Cool little whatzit , cogar ...

Looks like a gouge to me (wood,clay&etc) , but just guessing here .
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2012, 10:55:50 am »
We had something similar growing up....used it for the same thing as wully!

However, I must note that my grandfather was a mason/woodworker and we used lots of his items for other things!  Reminds me of the tool used to take the "seam" off of poured pieces.A sculpting tool.

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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2012, 11:07:11 am »
Quote from: fancypants on September 16, 2012, 10:55:39 am
Cool little whatzit , cogar ...

Looks like a gouge to me (wood,clay&etc) , but just guessing here .
thats it a gouge..for taking eyes out....
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2012, 11:53:05 am »
A.... Tater Eye Gouger, ..... that works for me.  ;D ;D
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2012, 12:08:58 pm »
Another use,not as gory perhaps.... i think it can be used for scooping out a marrow.or a pumpkin...or perhaps a butternut squash,....but a tater eye.. gougerouter sounds better... ;D
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2012, 12:18:09 pm »
or similar to grapefruit spoon !!
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2012, 12:46:49 pm »
Grapefruit spoons were not sharp on the edges all the way and were serrated if any.  Otherwise you would GOUGE your mouth!!!!  LOL
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2012, 01:37:30 pm »
Quote from: KC on September 16, 2012, 12:46:49 pm
Grapefruit spoons were not sharp on the edges all the way and were serrated if any.  Otherwise you would GOUGE your mouth!!!!  LOL
I think you,ve got the wrong end of the stick..KC...if this was for grapefruit...its for removing the flesh from the pith...not for sticking it in your gob.... ;D
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2012, 01:46:40 pm »
I'm thinking more on the tool wise end of the spectrum.....repurp osed for kitchen use.  In our house 'tools' often swapped out locations.  The two reasons that lead me to that are 1) there is a similar but smaller tool for ceramic work and 2) there is exposed wood 'inside' that metal cap, next to the bowl of the 'spoon'. Just has more of a hand tool vibe for me.
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2012, 02:03:21 pm »
Quote from: KC on September 16, 2012, 12:46:49 pm
Grapefruit spoons were not sharp on the edges all the way and were serrated if any.  Otherwise you would GOUGE your mouth!!!!  LOL

Meant for taking supremes out,, not eating !! Sorry
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2012, 02:30:58 pm »
« Last Edit: September 16, 2012, 02:33:44 pm by wendy177 »
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2012, 02:38:35 pm »
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Re: Garage Sale Whatsit
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2012, 03:54:01 pm »
Good one Wendy!
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