I found this hanging from the basement rafters of my 100 year old house. It appears to be two marbles or something similar in a hanger of some sort. Any one have a clue what this could be?”
Ah, you’ve stumbled upon a fascinating little piece of domestic history! Let’s unpack this carefully. From your description—a set of two marbles or glass spheres suspended on some kind of hanger from the rafters of a century-old basement—there are several possibilities, and understanding the context of old houses and historical household gadgets is key….
