Requesting Help Figuring Out What This Little Glass Barrel Was Used For

Hello everyone - I can't figure out the purpose of this little barrel. It's got a shallow cut glass design of grapes and vines. It measures only 2 3/4" long and about 2 1/2" high. The opening is 1 3/4" across. Toothpicks won't fit. Was it an inkwell? Any help regarding age, manufacturer, and especially use would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Don

 

Maybe a mustard dish.

 

mint jelly ?

 

put some colored liquid in it and see if it POPS.....I'll bet the design shows better !!

 

This is a far reach, but... There used to be little bitty root beer candies (about the size of those little breath mints). Back in the 40's there were all kinds of cute little glass containers.

 

If it was a condiment pot, I would expect the lid to have a notch for a spoon. My first guess would be candy holder. It seems to me that inkwells usually have a more secure lid. JMHO

 

Hi,
I do not think candy container. They were cheap give aways and with the lovely grape and leaves would have been for something more elegant. An ink well would not have to be more secure since the help would have to clean and fill it.
greg

 

Grapes and vines suggests something linked to drink to me.

 

I was thinking candy, too.

 

Hi Folks - I'm reviving this thread to add new info. Got the following message through ebay today:

Dear dgbjwc,

Hi,
This is actually a tealight candle holder from Partylite. See eBay auction: 191661571559, theirs is missing the top. Hope this helps.

- jtt117

I wrote back thanking jtt117 and said I might have considered votive if not for the lid. Still can't figure out why anyone would put a lid on a votive but...
Don

 

Well, when the votive was not lit, the lid would keep the SMELL of lavender ocean breeze mango cinnamon candy corn kiwi jock itch wet dog mountain stream sublte natural scent..............................what the hell ever happened to bee's wax?

 

I love bee's wax !!

 

Mansons is on a roll today!

 

" jock itch wet dog mountain stream sublte natural scent"

I can relate to that scent