01/09/2026
π Reviva Reuse Shop Mystery Item of the Week
Last week's mystery item sparked a bit of debate π
Many of you guessed it was a vintage bed warmer, used with hot coals and slipped between the sheets on a cold night.
However, several of our followers had a different theory, suggesting it was actually a vintage silent butler (or crumb catcher) that was missing its brush.
After doing a little more research, we're inclined to agree! The shorter handle suggests it was most likely a silent butler from the 1950s, used to sweep up crumbs and ash from tables and fireplaces.
A big thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge and joined the discussion. We love seeing these mysteries solved together! π
Now for this week's mystery...
This one appears to be from a much more modern era π€
Do you know what it is? What was it used for? And does anyone still use one today?
Tag a friend who might know the answer and help us solve the mystery! π΅οΈ
Drop your guesses in the comments below β¬οΈ
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