🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Possible colonial inkwell?

[Fishnut]

I recovered this today from a 1700’s cellar hole that has given up Rev War era items including a USA button. I have not dug anything like this in the past and could use your help. It is copper and fancy on all sides. I am thinking it could be an inkwell. What say ye?

 

[DizzyDigger]

Could be, but I'd think an ink well would have a wider base to it.

 

[invent4hir]

Very interesting artifact. Wonder if its a knob or finial? There may be a hole near the collar for a set screw & places where a thumb & finger can grab onto it. Did a Google image search but nothing came close.