Brass containers- not sure of their purpose

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Posted 2 years ago

Blueyecon
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These two containers look to have been used as incense burners but I’m wondering if their purpose is for something else. They are solid brass and about 1 1/2 in deep and 5 in across. Do you think they are simply incense burners?

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dav2no1, 2 years ago
Possibly for an ice bucket interior...see picture #6

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/dining-entertaining/sterling-silver/vintage-sterling-silver-crystal-ice-pail-bucket-mid-20th-century/id-f_21997992/
Blueyecon, 2 years ago
@dave2no1 that's interesting. It didn't occur to me these might not be meant to go together with the bases. One does not quite fit well any way. Thanks for the input.
PhilDMorris, 2 years ago
Reminds me of our old silver coffee perculator and some did have top parts like this.

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