Repairing a Dented Antique Silverplate...thing?

Today I found this weird holder. Although it was bent, I figured for $1.50 it was no big loss if I couldn't fix it. Egyptian Revival by Charles W. Hamill & Co. Circa 1876-1884. I'd really like to fix it if I can. Any suggestions how?

 

It's a zinc tin mix. Likely to crack if you just try to bend it. May be able to tap it back a little at a whack with a urethane hammer.

 

Base to pickle castor. Would have held a glass jar

https://www.google.com/search?q=vic...673aAhVQ-6wKHdwtD1cQ_AUICygC&biw=1521&bih=867

 

Thanks! I'll keep my eyes out for one of those.

 

You learn something new every day now, I'll be looking for one.

 

It's lovely....lots of character !!!

 

It's my first Egyptian Revival silverplate find, so even though it's damaged, I like it a lot! It is able to stand upright, even though it's misshapen. If I can't repair it, I'll probably just display it on a shelf with the dent facing back and find a nice jar for it.

 

It’s a very nice looking piece! Even dented, it has eye appeal worth much more!

 

If I can't find an antique castor jar, it'll look good with a large candle in it, I think

 

A candle is perfect, if you can’t fix the dent, you can carve the candle easily!