“Unlock the Secrets of the Past: Can You Crack This Timeless Riddle Challenge?”

Imagine a world where riddles flutter through the pages of a children’s chapbook like whimsical birds taking flight. Back in 1820, Yorkshire printer James Kendrew truly captured that spirit with his delightful publication, *A Collection of Birds and Riddles*. This charming little gem features the antics of two beloved characters, Miss Molly and Master Tommy, who guide young readers through short poems and tricky riddles. Sounds simple, right? But don’t be fooled—the riddle in question is deceptively clever, waiting to outsmart even the sharpest of young minds! Ready to put your thinking cap on? Let’s dive into the world of Kendrew’s captivating creation! [LEARN MORE](https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-PN970_K4_C5_1820-1226/mode/2up).

In 1820, a Yorkshire printer named James Kendrew produced a children’s illustrated chapbook (a small pamphlet-like publication) containing several short poems about different types of birds and a series of riddles. Credited to two characters, Miss Molly and Master Tommy (whose names had by then been long associated with children’s literature) Kendrew’s book was rather appropriately entitled A Collection of Birds and Riddles.

The riddle below is one of the shortest from this collection, yet—despite its audience of young children—is deceptively tricky. Can you work out what object Molly and Tommy are describing here?

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