At first glance, this bright-red oval object could be mistaken for a small plastic case, a toy, or part of an unfamiliar gadget. Its smooth surface and unusual shape make it difficult to identify without seeing how it works.
The object most closely resembles a vintage squeeze coin purse, also known as an oval squeeze purse. Designed to hold loose change and other small items, this compact accessory opens through pressure: squeeze its ends, and a slit along the center separates.
Its simple mechanism is easy to overlook today, when
