Interesting piece. With the ability to lock the middle section, does it open to reveal a bar? I don't know what to call it: 3 section combination...
I also haven't found any identical ones. They look in a Louis XVI *style*, not period. Found several case flame/torch on types of pillars called...
I had the same thought - smelting pot. Now this is just a thought. It would surely be a smelting pot if it had a pouring mouth/spout. It doesn't...
Here is one of those Jspanese "1000 Faces" (AKA "Noh masks) walking sticks. Scroll down to the 11th picture:...
Here's another that looks identical in shape: leaves, handle and bottom, but in different colors, design....
Now that's an idea. Possibly a brass pill maker with the pill dough pressed into the holes. When hardened, they can be pushed out. Can't find a...
I've got nothing also after searching, searching and doing image reverse searches. Like Brad, my 1st thought was a blood letting instrument, but...
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