todays what in the heck is this

[elkboy]

Found this today at an old homestead at first I thought it was an old salt shaker but the there is no place to refill it.? It is all one piece made of brass or copper.? It also looks like a minature lamp post.. but the wholes in it have me stumped. any info would be appreciated.? One other thing there are 4 sets of four holes on each side, not all equal apart or same pattern. hope pictures help any help?? Thanks & HH dave

 

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[angeltrash1]

looks like an incense burner. but i am probably wrong.

 

[lab rat]

I think it's an incense burner, too. 99.87% certain.

 

[dogxray]

Maybe for sprinkling holy water? Just a guess.

 

[Murph]

Looks a bit like a Chess peice to me. Bishop. Just a guess though

 

[Cladius]

I would guess a rattle or bell. Clean out the inside see if it has a striker or ball in it. Cladius.

 

[Leon]

Hello Elkboy, This piece has bugged me since you posted it. Have no clue what it is, but it looks familiar, like I've seen it before... I keep thinking I've seen one sitting on a shelf somewhere, but for the life of me can't remember where...May have been something from my childhood

If you figure out what it is, Please keep us posted... I would love to know...

Happy Hunting~

 

[elkboy]

Will do, I have been showing it to everyone. It's has me puzzled to. I may take it to an antique dealer. May look like a fool doing it, but it has puzzled me since I found it. Keep you posted HH Dave

 

[Earl]

Looks like maybe an incense burner. Also it looks like it might unscrew where the long stem ataches to the main body.