Metal Box with Figural Stork- Whatzit?

A friend sent this photo, asking if I had any idea what it is for. He thought perhaps a string holder for a goods store, but I'm not convinced. Unfortunately, it's the only image available. Does this look familiar to anyone? Thank you!

 

Looks like it may be a cigarette dispenser like this one shown here https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/43585405_a-handcrafted-brass-cigarette-dispenser-with-crane

 

ooops. Here's the photo

 

Brilliant quirkygirl! Thank you!

 

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