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Title: Stumped on Use
Post by: dinklepip on June 22, 2012, 06:37:45 PM
Lovely crystal cut piece but I can't work out its use.  Stands 3", diam. 5.5".  Fairly narrow opening, no use as a vase .... scratching my head here along with its origin, thank you
Title: Re: Stumped on Use
Post by: dinklepip on June 22, 2012, 06:40:14 PM
looking down
Title: Re: Stumped on Use
Post by: vidrioguapo on June 23, 2012, 08:58:51 AM
I've always thought that unless you can see an item has a SPECIFIC use i.e. like a flower vase, then an item can be whatever you want it for.  In this case it could be a small posy bowl for tiny flowers like violets or primroses with their stalks cut to size, or something like a candy or nut bowl.
Title: Re: Stumped on Use
Post by: Ohio on June 23, 2012, 02:13:03 PM
If it were here in the U.S. I'd say it might be a breakfast honey bowl from the 30s. These were designed very much as yours...honey was in the well & when it was spooned out the fanned sides would help catch any drips rather than having them hit the table or tablecloth. Just my thoughts. Ken
Title: Re: Stumped on Use
Post by: vintagerose on June 23, 2012, 09:33:51 PM
Looks like a punch bowl base to me