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1. Bought at antique store. Height is 8". I think it maybe milk glass.

I'm posting for a friend. So additional details may not be available.

I think it's a napkin ring, my friend thinks not.

Thanks!

 

a napkin ring wouldn't have a hole in it to mount to the wall... it reminds me of a holy water font but that isn't correct because it obviously a holder and not a font - maybe it had a glass vase that was held into place by the arms ????

 

Looks like a fancy towel holder to me Just a WAG.

 

I have no idea beyond what crs said.

 

Looks like it would be useful on the wall for holding a pair of scissors.

 

Toilet brush holder for the bathroom?

 

or just a whisk brush holder......

similar milk glass construction ....

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-milk-glass-elephant-wall-2101236543

 

Hm. I've seen similar meant to be written on with wax pencils, as place cards.

 

At 8" that would sure take up some space on the table.

I think it's for a wall. There is a hole at the top and evidence that it was hung on a hook or nail because the hole has black marks on the inside. I think it's a holder for something but don't know what.

There is a Milk Glass collectors society on FB so if you're a member of FB you could try posting there. I'm not on FB and the group is private so I couldn't even peak at it.

 

When you find out, would you let us know!?

 

I would bet with CRS a kitchen towel holder.

 

1. Hole at top for wall mount.
2. Rear surface; smooth, not embellished.
3. Front surface; circumferential beading, slightly angled and separated support mechanism (fluted arms) to capture small flower vase.