Metal turtle shell like thing. Please help!

smf399 · Aug 9, 2012

A metal turtle shell thing. Has a lot of designs. Probably made out of brass. It is 5 by 5 cm wide and 3 cm tall. Any info would be great.

creskol · Aug 9, 2012

candle holder

smf399 · Aug 9, 2012

creskol said:
candle holder

Maybe but when you stood it up like you would if it had a candle in it it just tips over. Soooooooo...

creskol · Aug 9, 2012

soooo.. it was mounted on a stem .. see the little screw hole.

smf399 · Aug 9, 2012

creskol said:
soooo.. it was mounted on a stem .. see the little screw hole.

Your right. Thank you.

ipsilateral · Aug 10, 2012

Could it be a teapot lid with holes for a steam vent and a finial?

dg39 · Aug 11, 2012

I think it is just a decorative top.
DG

KJK · Aug 11, 2012

A decorative clapper to a Japanese bell.