- What material are they made of? (metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, fabric?)
- Approximate size (coin-sized, palm-sized, larger?)
- Any holes, hooks, hinges, or moving parts?
- Were they found in a specific place (sewing box, kitchen drawer, jewelry box, toolbox)?
- Do they look old, handmade, industrial, or decorative?
If you can share a photo, that’s best — visual clues often solve these mysteries instantly.
Once I have that, I can tell you:
- What they most likely are
- What era they’re from
- What they were used for
- Whether they might have value or sentimental importance