what is this ?

Hi I have taken this to a few so called experts haha to see what it is, they thought it was a pie funnel but I do not think so, as this is Georgian porcelain or early victorian in glaze and manufacture with a whieldon type glaze and the pie funnel didnt come about til 1880's or so. So I am baffled could it be an early candle holder or a piece of a pastille burner any ideas please, thank you kindly.