Within hours, hundreds of replies appeared.
Some people were convinced it belonged to a traveler from the early 1900s.
Others believed it had something to do with sewing.
Several guessed it was connected to photography.
A few even suggested it might have been part of an old scientific instrument.
The more comments I read, the more confused I became.
Everyone sounded confident.
Yet no two answers matched.
Looking Closer
The object measured only a few inches across, making it easy to carry in a pocket or handbag.
Its detailed engravings suggested it wasn’t cheaply made.
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