To ask what on earth these are?

[WhatIsThisPlease]

It's my DM's birthday today (could be pure coincidence) and she's received a box of these in the post.
She has no idea what they are or who or where they're from.
Any ideas??

I've no idea but I'm following to find out!

are they tealight holders?

How big are they? Do they open?

Weird

Mini cages for mini bugs (I've no idea)

Is it something to hang in the garden for birds? I’m intrigued!

Looks like some old rusty fishing equipment (I know nothing about fishing but like a crab catcher or something?) bizarre!

Was there no leaflet or label ? No ID from the sender ?

They look like fishing swim feeders

How big are they?

They are feeders for fishing.

Is it similar to the seeds mysteriously arriving in the post?

Sorry, picture doesn't really show the size. They're about the size of a hair roller but very heavy. DM thinks they could be ceramic. There was about 20 in the box?
We're completely flummoxed!!!

Antique bird feeders?

How big are they? Couldn't be for herbal tea infusions?

Bird feeder ?

Mothball holder ?

Ah, cross posted. No idea then.

I did a reverse image search on google and it came up with these which look identical www.dbanglingsupplies.co.uk/barbel-fishing
I'm guessing they aren't meant for her unless she's into fishing

@wonkylegs

That's it!!!! Thank you so much. You win the prize 🏆

And no - definitely not meant for her 😂

They look a bit like a mesh fish feeder for bait that carp fishermen use.

Sorry slow typing- cross posted!

Were they definitely addressed to her? Or has she ripped into next door's fish supplies package cos it's her birthday and she jumped the gun?

@HelpMeh

Ha! No they were delivered to her house and has her address on the parcel but no name. I've just told her what they are and apparently her neighbour is a keen fisherman so she's gone to see it they're meant for him.

Mumsnet solves the mystery!!

Feel a bit sorry for @vimtosogood who identified it first but then credit went to another poster!

I ordered a set of paintbrushes and received an outdoor security light. It does happen.

Sorry @vimtosogood - I didn't see your post!

Thank you, you were spot on.

Parcel now with rightful owner and DM a bit sad that the mystery object a) wasn't for her and b) wasn't very interesting!!!