Unknown gizmo

I have no idea what this is!

It measures about 6.75 inches tall and the bell is just under 3” at the widest flare.

It has a fine chain with a pin that fits through two holes in the throat of the bell about 2” up.

No markings. It feels fairly heavy like silverplate on cast metal.

I bought it for $2 at the thrift store because I found the shape interesting and it seems like a conversation piece.

 

upside down candle holder...???

Candle snuffer....with a pin to pull the candle out...?

Conversation is right !!!

 

this says it wants to be a snuffer.....

 

Nice snuffer for $2. That chain really makes it for me.

 

my wife is still showing your avatar around....we're getting talk that it's from a plane or boat.......

 

I found a little more information!

My original thought was it was some sort of candle thing but down in the very bottom of the horn I found a little bit of florist’s sponge foam. At that point it clicked and I figured it must be a Victorian style posy holder or tussie-missie/nosegay thing. I’ve never seen one but looked them up and they look just like this. Photos towards the bottom of this link:

https://www.realorrepro.com/article/New-tussie-mussies

 

just missing the candle holder

 

My bet's on an early plane. Please thank the missus for me.
Cheers
Stephen

 

I agree, no question!

 

It's a Tussy-Mussy. And very pretty!

 

"Tussy-Mussy" - learned something new today.

 

Wonderful new information about Tussy Mussy. Thank you.

 

It's a posy holder. The posy--or nosegay or small bunch of flowers--goes in the trumpet end.

For example: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-victorian-silver-filigree-posy-holder-1665601-details.aspx

 

ahhhh....upside down FLOWER holder !!!!!!! ahhhhhhh,,

Me too, I learn stuff here !!!! Alls the time !!!

umm...memo...to Memobug.....
that florists sponge info.....would have come in handy... in your 1st post !!!

 

I will...& update any new info !!!!

 

I, too, vacillated between bouquet holder and candle snuffer, but the over 6" size led me to think hand carried flower vase. Thanks all!

 

Well the fact that there is no signs of candle extinguishing like black marks could be a clue too.

 

Well...it could be.....but have you seen the way Mr N8 polishes silver.....all his old items look like no one has ever used them..........

 

TRUTH!! I was blinded by the light glare from it!!