Thank you, KC and mart!
Unfortunately the piece has no history, I just bought it at an antique shop. Yes, it tarnishes like silver, and I do not think it is plated, as it has broken in one place, so the inside is visible. It seems to be solid, and tarnishes also at that point. The gilding has come off to quite some extent, so It could have some age. I guess you are right about early 1900s, KC
Mat