Is this a car vase? Crystal with Floral Cutting

Hello everyone - I'm trying to puzzle this one out and any help would be appreciated. It stands 5" tall, 3 5/8" across the top and only 1 1/4" across the base. Thanks for whatever help you can provide.
Don

 

You could be correct. Makes sense to me but I'm not certain.
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http://www.classicdreamcars.com/CAR VASES.html

 

Most car vases had a "flat side" because of where they hung. This looks like it is intended for a metal frame as a vase. At least to me.

 

I agree with George, the shape is not correct for a car vase.

 

It might also be the base for a two part tazza shape missing its top. I've seen them made like that.

 

I'm looking while on my phone now, and that's difficult at best, but I've yet to see one with a flat side on that site I offered.

 

Hi,
I had an Austrian lamp that had a center space for a vase to hold fresh flowers. I had one with a crystal vase like the one pictured and one with a canary or vaseline vase. They were made in the WWl era with hanging crystals and painted centers and bases that had lights in them.
greg

 

My ol' man says it looks a lot like the vases in his old 1947 Buick Roadster, which sadly has gone to its rest, so no current inspection possible.

 

Hi,
The rim is too wide for a car vase. They are usually flat on one side to fit better in the auto.
greg

 

...purports to be a collection of car vases.

 

Not per that site I don't think..

 

Vast majority there not flat.

 

My ol' man says... in his time, they were not flat-sided, no need as they were set out a bit so the flower could stand straight. Spillage was no worry cuz they only had an inch of water or so to sustain the flower. The shapes made them fit the holders, no need for rings or whatever. I have no idea, of course, but my ol' man has had lots of cars from the 30s to 50s and he seems pretty convinced. I promised him I would post this, and if it makes somebody mad at me, I won't speak to him for a week, I swear.

 

Heavens! I feel I must step in before blows are exchanged! And I certainly don't want to be the cause of strife in anyone's relationship! I have found a site called carvase.com - I'm assuming it's still active. I'll send them a query and let you know if they respond. They say they have 1400 car vases in their collection so if this puppy is a car vase I would think they would have come across it or something very similar. Thanks for all your responses!
Don

 

Thank you, Don! I'm a drama-queen, I'm sure, given to overemphasizing little stuff! Silly me!
xoxoxoGila

 

I had this silver holder that I can't find right now or I would post a photo. Imagine it fitting perfectly on the bottom of this vase, the vase would slide down inside it. It looked like a very tall straight sided toothpick holder with a wide base. I think this is a vase that one time had a silver base that it went into. If the base was sterling, then we know what happened to it. OH NO, Mr. Bill! Don't melt me!!

Anyway, that's what I think it is.

 

It is Vase insert for a Table Lamp.

 

Whaat?! Now that I have to see (although I don't doubt you). Off to do some googling.