older looking metal & glass thing

It could possibly be an epergne but it looks rather precarious for that. Perhaps the 131 refers to a stand style, to be married to a variety of art glass tops. In the late 19th century, some American silver and plate companies would partner with glass manufacturers to produce these marriages. No idea of the company but probably not high-end.

 

Whatever!!! It's Beautiful, and I too, would put a small battery/flickering candle in it....no danger of flames that way!!!!!!

VOTIVE size......!!!

 

Maybe intended to look like a table lamp popular at the time.
Still not sure of ITS use, other than as Aaron said candle holder,
Possibly.

 

The top part screws off.

 

Look for marks! Send pics of glass bottom, and metal base fitting.

 

No marks anywhere..

 

Aaarrrrgggg!!!!

 

Here are some more photos I just took.

 

So the glass is still somehow attached to the metal?

 

That doesn't look new at all.........to me !

 

It’s NEW-veau!

 

Yes

 

Whats with the cord? Was it once a lamp? Could be re -puposed art? At second glance that ribbed strand, might not be a cord, need to set the rum down. Lol

 

What cord ?

 

That's not a cord....part of the metal working.......