Four Footed Small Bowl with Lid (Purpose / Maker)?

[markt]

Hi Everyone.

This is an item I picked up in an op shop recently. Simply because I found it to be an interesting object. I asked a couple of elderly ladies, while in the store, what it might be used for. But sadly they had no idea. So here I am.

https://www.anony.ws/image/JVyJ
https://www.anony.ws/image/JVyb
https://www.anony.ws/image/JVyZ
https://www.anony.ws/image/JVyw

Thanks for your help
Cheers
Mark

[JLDoggett]

I can't make out the mark. The item could be a butter dish, it certainly looks like one.

[RedMask]

ARG 1000 - italian silverplate.