Found this in a 1940s-1960s dump what is it? No light shines trhough it.

[PlaneDiggerCam]

Found this thingy in a 1940s-1960s dump and have no clue what it is. No light shines through it and it has Made In U.S.A. stamped into it. Any ideas?

Thanks,
PlaneDiggerCam

 

[UncleBruce]

It looks like a bird feeder for use on the side of a bird cage.

 

[yacorie]

I agree with uncle Bruce - these Victorian feeders and waters come in all shapes and sizes and colors

 

[shotdwn]

It is actually for water to be hung on the side of a bird cage. I have several of different colors in my collection of them but not that one. Nice find.

 

[Dogo]

It is sometimes called 'black milk glass' and light does not penetrate. If there is a thin spot and a bright light, it shows dark purple. Was mostly used for glassware other than bottles, such as bird feeder/waterers.

 

[Crozetian]

That's neat.. never seen one before.