Unknown metal item stamped with a makers mark and ID Number

[planet]

Hello,

Any help in identifying this object and the stamps would be very much appreciated. I've absolutely no idea what it could be !
The number reads 417999

 

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[Mackaydon]

There is a company in Bulgaria named F P & Co.; the "B" may represent Bulgaria; just guessing.
Don.....

 

[DirtStalker]

Reminds me of a mirror dentist use.

 

[nhbenz]

Similar to a baby food pusher, but those usually had a flat edge like a garden hoe.

 

[planet]

Interesting to hear of the company in Bulgaria. Thanks for the comments so far !

 

[Bramblefind]

I don't know what it is but I found a little info. I think that is a British design registry number and it dates it to circa 1903-

Dating_English_Registry_Marks

English Registry Numbers:

After 1883 a Numerical mark was used in the following form:

Rd 742833 or Rd No. 742833

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1903 403200
1904 424400

That mark is listed as "unidentified" at this site:

BRITISH ELECTROPLATED SILVER - ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MAKER'S MARKS: FA-FZ
Most of these electroplate and silverplate makers operated in the town of Sheffield from c. 1840 to c. 1940 (makers operating in other towns, e.g. Birmingham, are expressly indicated)


English electroplate and silver plate: marks and hallmarks of Sheffield makers FA-FZ