Topic: And tonight's mystery object is ?

[flying free]

I knew about them as used to have one from Stevens and Williams.  Well ... at the time I also didn't know what it was but someone emailed to tell me.

It just suddenly occurred to me this evening that yours may be that and I found that one as an example (no idea if the seller is correct mind you).  Mine was a very different shape so I can't compare but I think that's what it is.

m

[flying free]

copper 1920s version here - signed
https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/california-historical-design---ac-stickley/roycroft-hammered-copper-pipe-knocker-c1920s-2961318

And another Mahogany version here:
https://www.rubylane.com/item/632271-0010548/c1900-1940-Mahogany-Turned-Wood-Pipe

I suppose it could have been the lid of a tobacco jar with integral pipe knocker as it were?
https://www.arnoldauction.com/lot/70708-195392-121513/antique-glass-humidor-tobacco-jar-pat-dec-7--1915/

[NevB]

Looking for something else I found this site:

https://www.hardernet.dk/

 I can't link the item itself but if you look in the art glass section, towards the bottom on the left is a "Sumatra askebaeger hvidt glas m.pibe bank", roughly a white glass ashtray with pipe bank, by Michael Bang, Holmegaard.

[chopin-liszt]

My vote is for the pipe knocker. 

[NevB]

Here it is:

https://www.hardernet.dk/Artglass/Sumatra_3410160_askebaeger-Michael_Bang_HG_1977.htm

[chopin-liszt]

  Not only the object's purpose sorted, I have been convinced since m suggested it, you've even found what appears to be the maker and designer, Nev. Well done.
Can we take the rest of the day off?

[essi]

Great job Nev for finding that image and to M for pointing us in that  direction.
And thanks to everyone for the input into this mystery.
It's always great to get an attribution.
Tim

[flying free]

fabulous find Nev. 

It's been  a good bit of sleuthing for the glass board:)

[chopin-liszt]

I've really enjoyed it and the company of all contributors.
Lots of interesting rabbit holes found along the way too.

[NevB]

Pure luck, I was looking for Aarhus glass.