What-is-it question XLIV.

[2209patrick]

This piece was made by the Wilcox Silver Plate Company, Meriden, Connecticut.
Their name became Webster-Wilcox in 1960.
It's about 15 inches (38.1 cm) high.
What was it used for?



Pat.
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[rojo531]

Could it be used to hold sheet music?
rojo531
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[2209patrick]

rojo531, you are very close, but it was not intended to hold sheet music. You have the right idea.

Pat.
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[rojo531]

what does that leave me? how about a Menu holder?
regards,
rojo531
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[2209patrick]

You are so close that I have to give it to you.
It was meant to hold a book.



Pat.
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[rojo531]

who knew that reading at the table could be so elegant (my mother would be horrified).
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