Nobody Knew What This
A Curious Discovery
“Have you ever found something and didn’t know what it was?”
That question arose when someone spotted an odd object among butter dishes at their in-law’s house—
clearly not a modern kitchen tool.
Internet Guesses
Online speculation followed. One person joked it was “a bone for a glass dog,”
while others suggested a baby dumbbell.
The mystery sparked curiosity beyond the object itself.
The Real Answer
In truth, it was “something from over 100 years ago”: a knife rest.
Its purpose was simple and elegant—keeping a used knife from touching the table or tablecloth during meals.
A Lost Tradition
Someone recognized it, recalling that “her grandmother owned a couple of them” and used them at formal dinners.
Once part of hosting tradition, the knife rest is now mostly forgotten, a reminder of how everyday customs quietly fade over time.
