Hello everyone, I have been trying to figure out what these are, or belonged to. The bottoms are not alike. They seem to be cut off of something maybe a flag pole, or fence post? There heavy for a small piece they measure about 5″x5″ I have two of them. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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I have recently come across this silver piece, which I believe might be a pounce pot, but hoping someone can help me out with it.
The piece is about 10cm high (4″). It is solid silver and has no nickel in it (based on softness and ease to remove tarnish). It has a rounded bottom which is compensated for by an internal weight (lead?) that is affixed by a cap and bolt with a handmade nut.
The top has an emblem which is either a flame or bird of paradise, and facilitates screwing off the top. At the top of the emblem is the only orifice, which is odd as most pounce pots have multiple orifices (pierced or perforated).
There are no hallmarks.
Hoping for some expert help.
Mike