What the heck is this??

[kjen1226]

It has the Hazel-Atlas mark they started using in 1923 (The flared capital H w the little capital A beneath) in the recessed part. It’s about 2” diameter on one side and 2.5” diameter on the other. No interior grooves. A little ink or cosmetic saucer? A not-very-secure top to something? I’m dying to solve this mystery!

 

[embe]

Is it a furniture coaster?

 

[east texas terry]

It has the Hazel-Atlas mark they started using in 1923 (The flared capital H w the little capital A beneath) in the recessed part. It’s about 2” diameter on one side and 2.5” diameter on the other. No interior grooves. A little ink or cosmetic saucer? A not-very-secure top to something? I’m dying to solve this mystery!

I dig these in W W 11 dump site i think they are shoe polish jar

 

[CanadianBottles]

I agree with Embe, it's a furniture coaster. We had a set just like that when I was a kid. You can even see the scratches on it from whatever was sitting on it, something with metal on the end of the legs I guess.

 

[kjen1226]

Soooo interesting. Thank you!

 

[kjen1226]

Any idea when hazel-atlas made these? So far, no luck with my internet searches

 

[lisacachecreek8!]

Is it a furniture coaster?

I was going to say a furniture coaster also.

 

[willong]

Furniture coaster is correct. My grand parents, and parents too, used ones like that. Later, hard brown rubber or plastic ones seemed more common IIRC.

 

[willong]

Furniture coaster is correct. My grand parents, and parents too, used ones like that. Later, hard brown rubber or plastic ones seemed more common IIRC.

Just took a quick peek on Amazon. That basic style or shape is still available today--in clear plastic of course!