Silver Chalice Unmarked

Would this be a chalice or something else? Also, as it is not marked what would be the easiest way to make sure it is silver. It measures 5-5/8" tip of horn and 5-3/8"top of bowl varied measurements. Bowl measures 6-1/4"W.

 

Listed as Danish compote bowl................ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/baldurbear/home-deer-head-bowls/

 

Original origin may have been Danish but believe this one probably was made in India. Saw these in import stores several years back. Popular at Christmastime.

 

i don't like the turned lines on the base......i don't see that being silver..

 

Looks a bit too thick for silver, especially on the stag horns.

 

mix of pewter and other metals. or a white metal alloy.

 

Totally missed the part about the OP thinking this was real silver ….. No way No how.

 

"the easiest way to make sure it is silver" - or in this case not silver. The ice cube test. Place an ice cube in the bowl. If the cube does not immediately begin to melt (thereby floating around in the melted water) the bowl is not even silverplated.

 

White brass from India

 

are you sure you can work white brass on a lathe ? not too brittle ?

 

It depends on which alloy is used ...nickel silver is considered a white brass.