What the H#CK is that thing?!

I decided this morning that Delia isnt as much fun as it used to be. So, how about a contest. First one to write in with an accurate definition of what this thing below is will win a lovely and valuable prize. Imaginative guesses will also be evaluated for reward. 5/19 – and as the guesses come in I add another picture and give a clue. that curl is a handle. but for what?