What on earth is this?

Hi. Any idea what this is? thanks in advance!

 

Looks like a candle holder. But dimensions and a photograph of the item shot from straight on would be helpful. Also, where did you get it and what were you told about it?

Debora

 

Here is a photo taken from the front.

 

Thanks. It’s about 10cm diameter. I inherited it along with a bunch of other miscellaneous items with no info passed on.

 

10cm would be the right size for a pillar candle. And that would explain the spike. Let's see if others agree.

Debora

 

Dont ask me why but I think this was to hold a sponge for a desk.

 

@DragonflyWink

 

Well i'm thinking a ring holder, incense cup, or an old juicer.

 

I'd be thinking sponge holder too. It's too early for a pillar candle holder in that design, if they were used in homes at all, but dead on for an envelope or stamp sponge. You could put a pillar candle in it now though. It's a whatsit and can be used for whatever it's good for.

 

the candle would need an exact fit....

the sponge would fit nicely.

 

Please.... do show us photo's of your suspicions ....