What is this metal thing ??? Any ideas ?

[cowsaretrippy]

Hey all .. any ideas on what this may be ? I'm not even sure what type of metal it is. Found it in the dirt of an old farm in PA after the rain. Has some floral detailing ( not sure if it is easy to see from photos)

Edit: also if anyone has any idea how old it may be, please share
i forgot to mention the hole in the center does go all the way through although shaped a bit differently on each end

 

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[bowwinkles]

miniature cast iron vase.

 

[cowsaretrippy]

Thanks, are you certain ? And do you know what such a tiny thing would be used for it's incredibly small

 

[bradyboy]

used in a doll house
imo - Bradyboy

 

[Retired Sarge]

Heck years ago, my mom who was from Holland had a bunch of miniatures that were in Brass and Copper. They sat on a curio shelf, and some were somewhat old. Could be along the same lines and was a decorative whatnot.

 

[invent4hir]

Looks like a miniature decorative pewter vase. Did a quick search and saw an ad for a Art Nouveau Tudric Pewter Vase on Antique Arts & Crafts Movement / Art Nouveau Tudric Pewter Vase. It too has a floral design with some parts painted w/ enamel. However, no size is mentioned. See pic below. Another pewter vase I saw was 6 cm or about 2.4" tall.

 

[bowwinkles]

Thanks, are you certain ? And do you know what such a tiny thing would be used for it's incredibly small

When I was a kid in the 40s one teacher had one on her desk with a single small flower in it. Most of the time it was a dandy lion.

 

[cowsaretrippy]

Thank you very much. Very helpful!