✅ SOLVED Vessel/Container

[Artee]

Found this in north Texas several years ago. If it wasn't flattened it would be approximately 3.5" tall and 2.25" wide, has no visible markings, appears to be aluminum. The top contains threads on the inside.

 

[Alchemy]

Part of a slat and pepper set? (missing it's holed top) Too bad it's squished :-(

 

[Indian Steve]

I would test it for silver or at least unfold the bottom to look for stamps. You can't hurt it anymore than it is.

 

[Lost&Found]

It reminds me of the base for a table cigarette lighter. Similar to this

Vintage Lido" Table Lighter Made in Occupied Japan Very RARE Find | eBay

 

[SusanMN]

Looks like a mashed candlestick holder to me. Some silver ones used to be hollow and rather light so they smashed easily.

 

[yaxthri]

I'd suggest you follow Indian Steve's advice

 

[Artee]

A friend with better eyesight than me was able to find some markings deep inside the base that read... Kenilworth 21 Sterling
I think it is part of a salt/pepper set as Alchemy stated.