What is it?

[AdmiralAdama]

No. But when I use it, on occasion, it makes me wax nostalgic. Also, one of my initials is key to the nature of this device.
AA

 

[Gabriel1]

No. But when I use it, on occasion, it makes me wax nostalgic. Also, one of my initials is key to the nature of this device.
AA
<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19433"/>

From that angle I can only think stanly knife or more likely a harmonica?

The Archangel

 

[AdmiralAdama]

From that angle I can only think stanly knife or more likely a harmonica?

The Archangel

Strike up the band!
Can you identify the manufacturer and country or origin? They're on your side of the pond.
AA

 

[scifan57]

Golden Melody Harmonica by Hohner, in Germany.

 

[Gabriel1]

I'm going with Germany and Hohner.....because Hohner sounds German!

The Archangel

 

[Gabriel1]

Golden Melody Harmonica by Hohner.

Damnation.....I almost made it!

The Archangel

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Hohner it is. In the key of "A".

Over to you scifan.

AA

 

[scifan57]

What is this? What is it used for?

 

[scifan57]

Here is another photo.

 

[scifan57]

The background of this picture and where I would have to have been standing when I took the photos in this challenge may give a clue as to the purpose of the item.

 

[scifan57]

Another photo.

 

[scifan57]

Another photo.
They're usually found in the vicinity of roadwork.

 

[stranding]

Another photo.
They're usually found in the vicinity of roadwork.

<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19456"/>

Can't chip in here as I'm on my way to bed....

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Is it used to mark where underground infrastructure (water, gas, hydro) etc., service is?

AA

 

[scifan57]

Is it used to mark where underground infrastructure (water, gas, hydro) etc., service is?

AA

No,they usually paint coloured markings on the ground to mark underground infrastructure. The item in my challenge is normally used to designate something of importance to bystanders.