Topic: 5 lobed paperweight?

[vanmann]

Any thoughts please on this. It has a shallow indent to top and polished narrow base. What I assume to be the base, pointed end, shows no sign on wear whilst there is wear all around the other , wider end. It therefore seems to have been used pointed end up, doorstop perhaps? The narrow pointed end appears to be polished but not finished as I would expect if it was to be on show.
All suggestions and thoughts as to maker, use, which way up!! much appreciated. John

[ahremck]

Seen lots of Italian pieces with metal bases glued to glass tops.  Just wondered if this represents the reverse - that is you have the unglued base, and the metal top is missing.  It would make a very stable base I assume with its weight.

Ross