I think it's a Victorian era urn style palatial vase. I think it's possibly bronze. I think it had a large (probably marble) base affixed to it at one time. It looks as if it's been pit in the weather. I think this would have had a match for a pair. Value? Hard to say without knowing what it originally looked like. That being said, all this and a couple of bucks will get you a cup of coffee.
It just means I'm no expert, just someone who likes old things. It looks like it's a 19th century Italian bronze vase to me that's all. It has condition issues, no pedestal (base) and the finish/patina doesn't look right. I think it may have been gilded at one time also, or at least some gilded trim. How tall is it anyway?