This item may be called a French Butter Keeper or Country Butter Keeper. 
One of my customers brought the idea to me years ago.  To use it, pack the butter
(one or two sticks) into the top (the funny looking part) and place about 1" of water in the base.  The water keeps the air from the butter, thus keeping it sweet and fresh. 
When used, the keeper sits on the large knob and you scoop the butter out of the bell. 
You can leave your butter keeper out year round for fresh, soft butter without refrigeration.
 

Pie "Bird" Funnel
Since Victorian times a pie "bird" funnel has been used by cooks in cottage kitchens to prepare pies for large feats. 
To use a pie "bird" funnel, place it in the center of a meat or fruit pie on top of the bottom crust.  The pastry lid rests on its broad shoulder with the hollow funnel poking out through the top. 
As the pie cooks, the steam vents out through the pie funnel, stopping the contents from boiling over onto the outside of the pie or into your over!  It also avoids having a soggy pastry.
 

     This item was designed for peanuts and shells.  You can fill one side with peanuts or pistachios and as you shell the nuts you can put the shells on the other side.
     Alternative uses might be a center piece for flowers, two vegetables, or silverware in a buffet setting.

Five Pointed Bowls
These bowls are just fun.  They have five points and are great for serving bowls or decorations.

Apple Bakers
This strange items that looks like a ring holder is actually an apple baker.  To use it, core your apple and place it on the baker.  Cover it with your favorite toppings, such as: honey, cinnamon, brown sugar or Grand Marnier and bake!!
 

Toothbrush Holder
Designed to hold several toothbrushes
and a tube of toothpaste in the middle.

Sponge Holder
This item will allow a sponge to stand on edge.  They dry quickly and it reduces the possibility of
the moisture allowing bacteria to grow.
 

Tea bag holder
Just a small item providing a resting place for a soggy tea bag.

Ceramic pin cushion
 

Wall Clock

Mini night lamp
 

Frog Flower Holder
The interesting piece is a great holder for cut flowers. 
In the center cup there is a "frog" - a pin cushion type holder
that allows the flowers to stand.  Holes in the side of the cup
allows water from the bowl to provide water for the cut flowers.

Vegetable Steamer
The vegetable steamer sits on top of
a small sauce pan of boiling water. 
The steam comes up through the spout
and steams the vegetables.

Honey Jar
A light blue honey jar. 
There is a notch in the lid for a spoon
or honey dipper.

Berry Strainers
Berry Strainers can be used
to wash fruits or vegetables or drain
your favorite pasta. 
They come in several sizes.

                              Mushroom Keepers
     When mushrooms come from the grocery store they are already starting to spoil as the mushroom reacts to the acetone in the plastic wrapper.
     To have your mushrooms last longer it is best to remove them from their store package and place them unwashed, in a small brown paper bag before placing them in the refrigerator.
     The mushroom keeper will keep your mushrooms a little longer than the paper bag.  Place unwashed mushrooms in the keeper and place it in the refrigerator.  It also works well with berries.