In the UK, we’re used to elements of the Palace of Westminster reflecting past goings-on. The two sides of the House of Commons are seperated by enough space to accomodate the length of two swords. And there are little red silk loops for each MP to hang their sword in outside the chamber.
So, what is this brass object (photo above) which is next to every desk in the Alabama State Senate?
Any ideas?
* Paul Walter is a Liberal Democrat activist and member of the Liberal Democrat Voice team. He blogs at Liberal Burblings.
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7 Comments
spitoon?
Yes it is a spittoon. I am very disappointed that the first person got it! 🙁
Well, dang me, I thought it was a cotton-picking chamber pot……
Silly you, haven’t we all got a spittoon beside our desk?
Ptt…dang!
Well, we could extend this thread by suggesting what it could be used for instead of spit.
Giant ink well?
Or we could get one and fill it with water and call it a wishing well. #Brexit 😉