Tiffany’s Muddler
We’re all familiar with Tiffany & Co. as a luxury jewelry retail company, one of the most popular ones in the country. However, this is quite clearly not jewelry, so we’re at a loss. So was this couple when they received this heirloom from the woman’s grandma. Apparently, she refused to say what this was.
We’re sure this is a very nice gift, but naturally, this couple wanted to know if it has any purpose or whether it was purely decorative. A number of people suggested this is a tree branch muddler, which probably dates back to the 1930s or 1940s. Back in the day, the muddler was used to smash fruits and herbs and mix them in tea. Muddlers are still in use today (although, not fancy Tiffany’s muddlers), but they are commonly used to mix cocktails.