Guess what this is

[EscapeGirl]

(They didn't look like any I had ever seen. )

Um...I was gonna say a thermometer of some type - but too many buttons, and I can't make out what the display screen says. Is it used to gauge something?

[Mistery]

It's not a thermometer indeed.

You mean for measuring sth? If so, no.

[EscapeGirl]

Is it a translation tool?

[Mistery]

Wow Escape
Yes it is

And we could use it

The Quicktionary device helps you with your Japanese by providing an instant translation service - all you need to do is run the Quicktionary over a sentence or two of kanji and you will be rewarded with an audio translation or on-screen explanation within a couple of seconds.

I'm just wondering if the audio translation makes more sense than the babelfished Japanese


EDIT
Sorry, I also need to get some rest.
Erm I mean sleep - for dreams

I hope that someone will be here to guess
By myyyyyyyy Escaaaaaaaape

[EscapeGirl]

OMB!!! It is!?!? WOW!

And yeah, I can only imagine it's telling us to spend our PENGE on something.

Okay....*goes to get a pic

I don't know the NAME of it...but I am looking for what it WAS used for.

EDIT: Goodnight myyyyyyyy alien!! Sweet dreams. (LOL...sleep for dreams..)

EDIT 2: I'm going to bed, but would hate to hold up this thread...here's a clue:

It has to do with clothing, and it was created and and used long ago.

[ShiningStar]

something to put buttons on clothes?

[Mistery]

Hmmm, it must be some kind of old clasp or buckle.
But I'm not sure how specific we have to be.
I haven't found this image on google (yet)

[EscapeGirl]

No to both guesses. Sorry...

[Mistery]

Hi Escape

No?!?

*Goes to google for ancient metal clothing utility*

[EscapeGirl]

Hi dear Alien!!!

Being I'm not 100% sure how it works, it is possible it clasps in some way, but it's definitely not a buckle.

[Mistery]

Hmmm... Does it hold together things?
And is it used for clothes or for jewelry?

[EscapeGirl]

Um...Yes......in a way.

[Brimful-Asha]

not cuff links no

[EscapeGirl]

Hehe...nope....not cuff links....but you're getting close...and actually, I think I'm gonna give it to you. The say it's a device for holding shirt sleeves. And well, a cuff is part of the sleeve, right? Too bad I don't have the actual name of it. Apparently made in 1899.

So, Good job Sumi!! Now you gotta post.

[Mistery]

A device?!? Lol

Good job Sumi