Ok what is this?

[kidden6968]

This is another item given to me last week.  It reminds me of a gravy boat  LOL  It feels like tin and is hammered on inside but has a copper color handle and definitely multi colored verdigris all over.  There is one split in the metal.  Spout to handle this measures 11" and it is 4" wide at widest point.  The base is 4 1/4" by 3 1/4"

It is marked on bottom but so much of it is worn down, I don't know what it says.

As always, interested in usage, material, possible age or value.

Any help is always appreciated.   

[kidden6968]

One last pic of the inside

[mart]

need to see how that handle is attached and a good pic of the writing on it !!

[kidden6968]

Ok going to do my best here - have 3 pics of each I believe.  It does look like the writing - which is pretty worn off - could say United Arab Republic - which I think would match the metal however that was only in existence from 1958 to 1961 and the term used until 1971.  This just looks older but I can be very wrong.

[kidden6968]

Best I can do with these pictures.  Just not real clear so hope they show enough.

[mart]

Well, I would agree with its being made in that area !!  I don`t think any great age to it because they have hand made items for a very long time and still do !!  That is how many make their living by selling items like this in the markets there !!

[kidden6968]

Thanks Mart - looked to me from the coloration that it might be older.  What metal do you think this is made of?  Looks tin - looks copper - has green verdigris - I can't tell  LOL

[kidden6968]

Oh and what might this have been used for or how would I even describe it?  Does the handle look soldered?

[bigwull]

i think this was for holding oil...for burning...like an open oil lamp or burner..and it is copper....

[kidden6968]

Thanks bigwull!!  I am cracking myself up    I have googled a combination of "vintage copper lamp oil pourer, bowl, spout thing, holder"  LMAO  - I'll find something eventually but just haven't gotten the right combination yet   

[bigwull]

Thanks bigwull!!  I am cracking myself up    I have googled a combination of "vintage copper lamp oil pourer, bowl, spout thing, holder"  LMAO  - I'll find something eventually but just haven't gotten the right combination yet   

well when you find the right combination..let me know..as i,ve got a combination lock and i can,t remember the number....

[Evelyn]

It kind of reminds me of Aladdin's lamp...

[kidden6968]

I'll find the number for you Wull!!!  try 1 - 2 - no left 3 - 4 oh nevermind I am confused  hehehehe

[kidden6968]

Hi Evelyn - I know but it doesn't have a lid    although I haven't googled open aladdin lamp style something yet  LOL

[Evelyn]

I was thinking of something like this http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5157889, although yours may not be quite as old

(Note to Wull: I turned this up while googling "arab* oil lamp bronze" - dial that into your old combo lock & you should have no problem )