Guess what this is a photo of!

[Jeekinz]

Does it hold your eye lids open?

 

[Andy M.]

I guess it could be used for that, but that's not what it was made to do.

 

[Jeekinz]

tongue scraper? [barf]

 

[Andy M.]

I guess it could be a combination tongue scraper/eye lid proper upper...

But it isn't.

 

[pacanis]

Is it an anesthesia swab? Maybe?

 

[Andy M.]

Is it an anesthesia swab? Maybe?

No 'maybe' about it. It's definitely NOT an anesthesia swab.

 

[Jeekinz]

I have other guesses that would give you Mods a field day.

 

[Andy M.]

The right answer is G rated so all answers should be as well.

 

[miniman]

I would say the jar contains some sort of aromatic - cork seal to prevent escape of the volatiles. I would assume the hoop is used for applying the medicine. I was thinking that it would be something caustic used for something like a boil or ringworm.

 

[Andy M.]

Logically thought out with good deduction. Incorrect.

 

[buckytom]

is it used for applying a tincture?

 

[Andy M.]

BT, a tincture?! Sorry, no.

 

[buckytom]

is it used for oil?

 

[Andy M.]

Not for oil either.

 

[Andy M.]

tell Me What This Is.

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[buckytom]

ok, it is used for medicinal purposes, correct?

 

[Andy M.]

You are correct, Sir!

 

[buckytom]

is it used to remove something from the skin?

 

[Andy M.]

No, BT.

Think Victorian England

 

[bethzaring]

some type of solution to revive a fainted person?