When people find objects from the past whose function they don’t know, they turn to the internet for help.
Recently, someone posted a photo on Reddit’s ‘What Is This Thing?’ subreddit of an object they had discovered, and most people had a hard time figuring out what it was.
Until someone suggested that it might be an ordinary object that most of us use every day to keep our nails in good condition.
Throughout history, nail care has been a constant priority for people and one of the objects that has persisted is the nail buffer.
In the early stages of grooming practices, nail buffers were considered basic tools. 
The use of smooth stones or pieces of leather to manually polish the nails to a shine was widespread. Despite their simplicity, nail polishers made it possible to achieve the desired results through manual effort.
At that time, polishing nails became a luxury experience. In the 20th century, innovation became paramount. As sophistication increased, nail polishers became electrically powered. Suddenly, polishing became less laborious and much easier, requiring less effort.
Old-fashioned charm of antique: This ancient object leaves internet users bewildered