India metal work that has INDIA 1270 nf on the bottom

[cutnshoot84]

[/img][/img]This has pretty intricate engraving work done to it. It also has a hole where either a hollow/solid stick or rod would go into it so it could be held . It has a roll pin I took out so the halves would show better and a stop made into the top lid so it doesn't go too far back.

Across , edge to edge it is                   4"
bottom half height is                           1 1/4 "
entire height                                       1 7/8"
hole ID                                                 7/16"
hole OD                                                5/8 "
hole does not go to through outer wall
wall thickness approx.                            .050-.060
metal stop on rear top lid                       5/8 "
weight approx. full 12 oz can

[bigwull]

my first thought was a portable ashtray..but ar 4in dia..its a bit big...with the fact that there is a socket into which a handle can be inserted...makes me think of a small cooking utensil,....and just in case its neither of the above...maybe its a minature bed warming pan ....
and whats with the double post.....

[mart]

Would have had a small wooden handle I think !!  Looks like for removing bones, crumbs and other refuse after eating !!

[sapphire]

Silent butler.......

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80233411/vintage-brass-candle-snuffer-candle-wick

[cutnshoot84]

Silent butler.......

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80233411/vintage-brass-candle-snuffer-candle-wick

Nice call, I have looked and looked and found nothing. Thx.

[ghopper1924]

Silent butler.......

What?

[bigwull]

Maybe she meant this silent Butler.....Pinchie, the silent Butler,....i,ll leave you to figure out where he came from....