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What is this thing?

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I've acquired this thing recently. It's solid wood and none of the parts move. The handle is firmly attached. It measures 14" tall. It comes with three different sized holes: 1-1/4", 1", and 7/8".

So far, my guesses are: misc. tool holder, tobacco pipe rack, communion cup holder, crochet needle holder, or shot glass flight tray. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It looks like a big potatoe ricer. So I would guest a tool to smash something bigger than a potatoe. Having different hole size would change how thinly its smashed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Someone else guessed a meat tenderizer. I was thinking a berry masher. But, as OP responded, the holes don't go all the way through, which all of those would require.