I can help you figure it out, but I’ll need a bit more detail (or a photo if you can share one).
Objects found in old drawers can be very different things, especially in grandparents’ homes, and without seeing it I can only narrow it down.
Common possibilities in situations like this
People often find things like:
- Old sewing tools (thimbles, needle threaders, bobbins)
- Vintage medical items (thermometers, pill crushers, glass droppers)
- Jewelry or accessories (brooch parts, cufflinks, hair pins)
- Household tools (key handles, furniture fittings, knobs)
- Old tech parts (radio pieces, camera accessories, chargers)
- Religious or decorative items (small charms, pendants, amulets)
To identify it properly, tell me:
- Size (coin-sized, palm-sized, etc.)
- Material (metal, plastic, glass, wood?)
- Color and shape
- Any markings, writing, or symbols
- Does it move, open, or have parts?
If you can upload a picture, I can usually identify it much more accurately in one go.