Identify wooden cylindrical object Charles phinston?

Hi all, wonder if anyone knows what this is? Is was my late mother in laws. Think the name on the bottom says Charles phinston but no luck on google and have been searching for days now! I think possibly a jewellery box? Any help appreciated

 

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I cannot find anything relative to that name.

I wouldn't think Jewelry box, myself though.

 

Thanks Judy

 

Reminds me of a stacking spice box.

 

I thought that but she kept it the bedroom that’s why I thought possibly a jewellery box? Plus it’s a bit stiff so spice would go everywhere lol

 

Perhaps a sniff test?????

 

I think jewelry
https://www.target.com/p/tesora-jewelry-storage-box-natural-concrete-umbra/-/A-53661214 (poor quality example, but...)

Here is the nice one...

 

Charles Phinston or Plinston.....but I think the former.....

 

Not very attractive as a jewelry box no matter what Target says about theirs.

 

What part of the world are you in?

Debora

 

Phinston doesn't appear to be a surname but Plinston is. Lots in Lancashire and Staffordshire.

Debora

 

https://poshmark.com/listing/Black-Wooden-4-Tier-Round-Swivel-Jewelry-Box-5765789913302a8624018887


Like was mentioned earlier as a spice tower or treen but the bowls are not as deep, making it more appropriate for less
https://www.davidleviantiques.com/e...nglish-c-1810-6-tier-/prod_10364#.Xm0m3qhKjIU

 

Daveydempsey how do you know where I am? Am I being paranoid??

 

Debora I too have had the phinston/plinston debate yet can find nothing about woodwork for either name so perhaps it was the owners name rather than makers?

 

My late father in law travelled with the forces so could be from his side of the family. He had roots in Ireland and Scotland but travelled to Singapore and Canada to mention a few lands he or his family could have acquired it. My late mother in law was from wales so could be from anywhere really :-/

 

@daveydempsey You can see my IP ? Lord , I thought that had cleared up with the medication! lol... My second cousin leaves today from San Francisco back to his home in the UK, hopefully he will not be bringing any bugs along with him !