brass object

I found this unusual brass piece on an old farm site. The site dates to the 1830s. I need some help with this one. The wording on it says "We shine for all." So far my research has turned up nothing.

Ok, Treasure.net friends. You have come through for me in the past, please help me out here: Does anyone know what this is? It's made of brass and was buried very deep. It was recovered on the site of turn of century school house and about 2 miles from a civil war campsite that once host to...

I'm at a bit of a loss where to turn but I am in need of intelligent minds. My great grandfather left this object to my mother and said to sell it if she was in need of money. It is made of brass, weight about 2.5 kg and stands at around 11cm in height. I can't see it being anything valuable...