help with this pewter cheese shaker?

[Reverend B*IKE*]

my neignbor was throwirng it out. Its signed and dated.
Pewter byHillcraft. James Bethill
1976

 

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[Reverend B*IKE*]

another view

another pix.Seems the company made jewlery also.
any value idea?

 

[DCMatt]

I would say it is a "pounce pot" or sand shaker from a quill and ink set.

DCMatt

 

[Reverend B*IKE*]

I could see why you would suggest that but I think the holes may be a bit big for that?
Any more suggestons?