What Is It? December 2023

 Tricia Myers of Berwyn Heights, Maryland and Carolyn Kundel of Roland, Iowa both identified the What Is it as a letter opener. William McLaren of Anchorage, Alaska also tells us the object it a letter opener. He added, “The What Is It for December 2023 is a vintage bronze letter opener. The Buddha design on the handle suggests that it was probably made in Thailand (formerly Siam) in the 1950’s.”

 In Carolyn Kundel’s letter she tells us that, “When I visit Colorado again I will visit several of the places that you have ads in your paper.

 I read your newspaper from cover to cover. I especially enjoyed the articles in the recent issue on: Historic toys of Hubley (my mother had a metal toy); Enduring and Charming Murano Glass (I have a Murano glass necklace); and American History December Anniversaries. (We need to remember our history.)

Thanks for your monthly paper!”

 And, thank you, Carolyn, for encouraging us. We love doing the paper and are always gratified when someone tells us they appreciate what we are doing. You are the best!

 Thank you, everyone who ventured a guess. The winners will receive a year’s subscription to the Mountain States Collector.