pat. in us july 17 1894 solid thick glass with lid....?

[traderoftreasures]

pat.in us july 17 1894 solid thick glass with lid still on it. can anyone tell me what this is ? thanks

 

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[daroofa]

Looks like an inkwell...

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[traderoftreasures]

extra sweet...