Antique Toolbox: April Mystery Tool

Can you guess the April mystery tool?

Here’s April’s mystery tool—can you guess its purpose? The metal object measures 9.625 inches in length.

If you think you know what it is, share your guess using the contact form below. Include your full name and the town where you live. Submissions are due by Monday, April 21, 2025. The correct answer will be revealed on Friday, April 25. Good luck!

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Submission Form

For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.

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March Mystery Tool

Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, says March’s mystery tool was a dry seeder for tobacco seeds in the shape of a lawn mower. There is a wooden handle and two iron wheels. Signed: L.B. Forrey, Pat. June 6, 1876.  Henry Landis purchased this from JP Breneman on September 15, 1936, for $1.25.  This piece can be seen on display in the 100^th Anniversary exhibit – The Hobby that Became a Museum: Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, 1925-2025.

Incorrect guesses ranged from a tool for floor cleaner, nail pick up, printer wheel, surveyor’s measuring tool, dough kneader, and small wood planer. Numerous people guessed an old-timey push reel mower or toy lawnmower

Mark Lefever correctly guessed what the tool was.

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