What Is It – April/May 2017

Any idea what this mystery object might be? Help out a fellow Our Canada reader and send in your answers!

What Is It? May/April 2017, Our CanadaPhoto: Ashley Plaine

Mystery Object of the Month: What Is It?

Ashley Plaine of Petrolia, Ontario, writes, “My son bought a home in Sarnia, Ontario, and a couple of these objects were left behind by the owner. They each weigh 40 pounds and measure 19. 5 inches in height. I hope someone can tell us what they were used for.”

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