Identify the Mystery Object.

[RichardC]

You are correct that it looks like a switch, but it isn't a switch.

It is in a closed position though.

 

[Zapp]

Lid / cap of the bottle (thermos?).

 

[RichardC]

Not a lid, not associated with a bottle/jar.

 

[Macroramphosis]

It's a spring loaded catch for something. Heaven knows what. You squeeze the two black tabs together and slide to open, and vice-versa for closing - would I be close?

 

[RichardC]

It's a spring loaded catch for something. Heaven knows what. You squeeze the two black tabs together and slide to open, and vice-versa for closing - would I be close?

You are practically spontaneously combusting.

 

[Zapp]

My ideas are exploited.
Have to wait for others approaching closer.

 

[WaltP]

Sorry, don't wait for me. Dealing with COVID stuff and quick last-chance vacation with a friend. Carry on. Wow, focusing screen tool. That takes us way back.

 

[BosseBe]

Pencil sharpener?
Like the one sitting on the teachers desk when you went to first grade.
Squeeze the tab and drag it out to the desired length, then turn the crank to sharpen the pencil.

 

[RichardC]

Pencil sharpener?

A sharpener for the pencil department. Well done.

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[BosseBe]

This could be easy or hard.
What is this?

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Excuse the debris!

 

[RichardC]

The back off a pin badge.

 

[Zapp]

+1

 

[BosseBe]

Close but no cigar!
Not the back of a pin badge.
You are so hot on it that it is steaming!

This is the back of a pin badge!

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[RichardC]

The clasp that holds on to the pin?

 

[RichardC]

A brass button.

 

[RichardC]

What is this?

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[BosseBe]

The clasp that holds on to the pin?

Yes the clamp or clasp or whatever you call it!
It belongs on the badge shown above.

 

[BosseBe]

A picture of some kind of pink material?

 

[RichardC]

A picture of some kind of pink material?

In order to win, you will need to be a little more specific.

 

[Zapp]

Carpet?