I purchased this item simply because I had no idea what it was. I was definitely intrigued. It's sort of a combination of a funnel and a strainer, but it looks like a shower head, or a ceramic end to a watering can.
If you look closely, however, you'll notice the words "COORS USA 2A 7-14" printed in tiny letters on the outside edge... Could it have been used for brewing? (Click the image below to enlarge it, and check out the bottom photo.)
The Boyfriend and I used it to juice pomegranates! It worked perfectly: We mashed up the pomegranate bits in the top, and because the holes are so small, the pulp didn't fall into the juice. If I never find out its original purpose, I'm happy using it as a container/strainer for juicing (and it looks interesting sitting up on the display shelf above our stove!).
Do you have any idea what it could be?
*swoon*
Paige
No idea but its very cool looking and I think you found a great use for it :)
ReplyDeleteDO NOT USE THIS FOR COOKING OR IN THE KITCHEN. KEEP IT AWAY FROM ALL FOOD. THIS IS A LABORATORY ITEM; YOU DO NOT KNOW WHERE IT'S BEEN OR WHAT IT'S BEEN IN CONTACT WITH. THINK "TOXIC" .
ReplyDeletePROBABLY BEST TO DISPOSE OF IT (TO A GARBAGE SITE) WHERE NO ONE ELSE WILL USE IT. AND BY NO MEANS USE IT TO STRAIN JUICES WITH!!!
http://www.taylorscientific.com/store/viewEquipment.asp?productGroup=6861
Hey so, I did a search online under ceramic funnel. Here's what I came up with:
ReplyDeleteBuchner Porcelain Funnel W/ Fixed Perforated Plate
Made by Coorstek Company. A company specializing in Advanced Technical Ceramics, Semiconductor, Analytical lab, medical, industrial.
http://www.coorstek.com
You can find this funnel in their product catalog PDF in the funnel section. I wouldn't use it anymore, just to be safe.
As a side note, and in case anyone was wondering, CoorsTek is indeed related to the Coors Brewing (well, now Molson Coors) company, maker of fine alcoholic beverages for college students nationwide. I only know this because I also walked past CoorsTek almost daily during my junior year of college.
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