What was this used for?

[jake613]

[AG2012]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
I`d say it`s Victorian 1872 Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington) of Birmingham sugar urn, unless it was meant to be some kind of trophy cup and cover with ostrich finial.
Regards

[jake613]

Thank you!

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[AG2012]

Sorry, no appraisals here.

[jake613]

Is this sterling silver? It looks almost plated.

[Traintime]

Genuine hallmarking is an unquestionable guarantee...see here for explanations and click on Birmingham links (in blue) to get the makers mark and date code chart (upper right): http://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html
This is indeed real as mentioned in above entries.