Anyone know what these are? Glass Vases?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on what these are? They look like vases but they are able to be unscrewed from the middle which is metal like a light bulb. The glass all say "Patented" on the bottom of the threaded sides. Couldn't find anything like them on the internet. Probably not searching the right thing. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Glass vase by mctreasures posted May 16, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Glass vase by mctreasures posted May 16, 2021 at 2:58 PM

 

Could they be shelf supports? Just a WAG.

Linda

 

I don't know if they'd be strong enough. But who knows lol

 

parts of an epergne ?

 

These days I’m slightly nervous opening ‘What is this?’ threads!!

 

As Fid said, they are the trumpet parts of an epergne. I see one set has been exposed to sun and has turned purple.

An ebay listing for similar pieces: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124595841063?hash=item1d027da827:g:m38AAOSw~kRgN9NV

 

Awesome! Thank you both for solving this! Never seen these before!

 

@mctreasures - Hello & welcome to the forum.

@lvetterli was correct. These are shelf supports.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143964193997?hash=item2184ef44cd:g:kvIAAOSw5clgBf~s

These are epergne horns which are basically vases.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...lrs=spell_check&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

 

New Martinsville shelf supports
Patent 1801281-1

 

Thanks for the correction - it's great to learn new things here!

 

I don't understand how those work as shelf supports. Can anyone find an in situ image?

 

@Darkwing Manor - depending on the size of the shelf you would use 1 at each end as is shown in this listing or use 4 of them for larger shelves placing 1 at each corner.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233655973222?hash=item3666fb3566:g:sXIAAOSwG6RfA08g

 

Thanks.