The internet was recently left stumped after a person took to the internet to ask for advice on what this strange object was.
Most people couldn’t figure it out…
…Until someone commented that it could be the antique version of an object many of us use to keep our nails looking fresh!

Nail care has been a timeless pursuit for people throughout history, and one tool that has stood the test of time is the nail buffer. These little gadgets, often overlooked in the vast world of beauty tools, have a fascinating history of their own.
Back in the day, when our ancestors were still figuring out the whole grooming thing, nail buffers were rudimentary at best. Think smooth stones or pieces of leather used to rub down those nails to a shine. It was all about manual labor, but hey, it got the job done!