What was this used for?

[pigeonman]

found at a local goodwill, looks old made out of heavy tin I think with soldered joints. has a number 10 on a brass button. at first I thought it was for smelting but not sure. thanks for any info.

 

[surf]

Hey pigeon,

A finger lamp & a real nice one. More photos, please, sez I.

America's Pride Antiques

 

[pigeonman]

that's what else I thought it was but the number 10 is throwing me off

 

[huntsman53]

Hey pigeon,

A finger lamp & a real nice one. More photos, please, sez I.

It is either that or a drinking chalice for drunks that spill alot! LOL!!


Frank

 

[Mekong Mike]

Looks like a pewter candle holder. Number 10 might be the burning time of the candle for that size holder. 10 hours.

 

[Roger Mn.]

Pillar candle holder.
Candle molds and other items

 

[cudamark]

Maybe it was from an inn and that was the room number.

 

[pigeonman]

thanks for all the guesses. I still not convinced about what it is until I see another one just like it. the mystery continues.

 

[CRUSADER]

I was guessing some kind of measuring cup & the 10 is 10??(somethings)