Comical little metal cow figurine

Hi all,looks to have been brass plated and has some
age. Forms like a little bowl. Was wondering if it had a specific function. Maybe for spices or a spoon rest? Or just a ornament?Weights about 250g and stands 6cm tall. Thank you for any comments.

 

Forget a little sumthin', Boland?

Debora

 

Ha ha,yes indeed!

 

Was also my first thought. But couldn’t find something similar so far. Also looks to have had a well used life. Thank you for the comment

 

I think it's like this cute little guy they say is by Walter Bosse. They're calling it a ring / candle holder.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1754412398...jwxjMgpTEi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Ash tray? It could hold a cigarette between its hind legs.
A spoon rest would get wet and your cute cow would get verdigris. If there is one thing cows don't like....

 

I can imagine rings, but a candle? I guess they were just guessing.

I also considered vide poche.

 

Well that’s interesting. Great find. Not sure for what type of candle that would be. But it can definitely hold a ring. Thank you very much.

 

I obviously had to search ‘vide poche’ first,but now I know. Thank you

 

chewing gum holder... after being chewed...???

 

That is another thing cows don't like.

 

Will also definitely work. A very practical and useful little cow indeed!

 

Its main function is to put a smile on your face.

 

Absolutely. Does the job well!

 

Just wanted to say the chewing gum holder really is a thing I didn't mean to be gross
https://www.etsy.com/listing/130575..._query=vintage+gum+holder&ref=sr_gallery-1-14

 

No way.. I didn’t know

 

It does look Bosse but do your research as there are loads of fakes, lots by a naughty little company in the UK (sorry about that ). It may be signed?
They normally came in graduated sets of trinket dishes/ashtrays.
I don’t think I’ve seen the cow faked though.

 

https://www.modernviennabronze.com/walter-bosse-news/common-walter-bosse-fakes-england

 

Very interesting. I appreciate the comment. I do not see any signature. So maybe a copy/fake?