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A strange candlestick

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:17 am
by Janno
Hi, I would appreciate any information about the object in the picture.
It looks a bit like a candle stick, but I'm not sure why the handle looks like it does and what is the purpose of the holes on the edges.
Roche is a medical company, so maybe it has some medical purpose.

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Re: A strange candlestick

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:35 am
by amena
Maybe a pewter ashtray where you can put your cigarettes or pipe.
Regards
Amena

Re: A strange candlestick

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:51 pm
by Janno
Thanks, Amena. I think you are 100% correct after a little googling. What I thought is a handle, is actually for resting the pipe, and the hole in the center is for pipe-knocking cork.

I'm still curious about all the symbols at the back.

Best wishes,
Janno