Is this a Spoon warmer?

[eleazar]

If not a spoon warmer what is this item for or how is it called?
Thanks!!!

[dognose]

It's a sugar scuttle, but should be accompanied with a companion shovel.

They were made in the form of a helmet coal scuttle and shovel.

Trev.

[eleazar]

thank you very much for your answer!! I had no idea!