✅ SOLVED help please

[thepoolguy]

from another web site. has everyone guessing. I'm sure you guys will nail it quick.

 

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[Anduril]

something to hold hot test tubes (i.e., chemistry class)?

 

[Phishfarmer]

It looks like when it is closed it would form a square-ish shape. The stuff around the center may well be a heat sink. I dunno.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Maybe some type of wick for a lantern.

 

[thepoolguy]

I wondering if its not some type of solder wick for taking apart copper pipe. or anduril stated maybe test tube burner. fill with alcohol light it and heat your contents.

 

[s2ndjetli]

WOW, very good everyone , VERY close.. This is a Brass Pre Heater Alcohol Cup With Wick for a Tilley lamp

 

[diggummup]

Good ID!

If mine ever got Id'd like that, i'd be in business.

 

[thepoolguy]

I knew I could count on you guys. awesome id s2!

 

[s2ndjetli]

Thanx, It has some other good uses to in the shop