Mystery piece, pipe rack/stand? Unknown SP mark

[richst]

?????????

What do you think it is?

Same hallmark stamped twice.

Thanks, Rich

[oel]

Hi Rich,

Yes, to me it does look like a pipe rack, with a pipe comfort on top. There was probably a copper insert in it where the glowing charcoals were placed. With two thumb rests to easily pass it between the gentlemen at the table.
The master's mark looks to me like a P or an R in a cartouche, next to it a crowned O.
Have you tested it for solid silver?

Peter.