This object is a reel assembly for holding a spool of paper tape. It consists of a square metal plate with attached guide posts and wire, a circular metal plate, a wood hub, and a metal washer.
Dimensions
overall: 1 1/4 in x 9 in x 8 1/4 in; overall: 1/8 in x 2 in x 2 in; overall: 1 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 7/8 in; overall: 1/8 in x 8 3/4 in x 8 3/4 in