Featured Tiny Swiss or German (?) Funnel

Hello friends. Four of these 1 1/8" aluminum or possibly pewter funnels were included in a set of Limoges nut baskets I purchased a while back. I'm sure they didn't belong together! One side has a castle, the other a coat of arms. There are no manufacturer's marks that I can see. Each has a loop of red and white ribbon knotted through the handle. The top rim is about 7/8" in diameter. They are light enough to be aluminum but feel more like pewter. Are they for perfume? Salt? Toys? Any help is welcomed and appreciated!

Thanks, folks.
Linda

 

It is the crest of Nuremberg in southern Germany. I recognize the castle tower too, the funny shaped one in the centre.
Nuremberg is famous for making toys, so it could be a toy/souvenir.

 

Some nice photos and info of beautiful Nuremberg, including the tower:

https://www.travelyesplease.com/travel-blog-nuremberg-castle/

 

I wasn't familiar with this expression. Agree it's likely a souvenir. Like this pin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_Funnel

Debora



https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/german-original-stickpin-nurnberger-10392447

 

Neither was I.

 

Me neither!

 

The only funnels that small that I've seen were Perfume Funnels. So that was my first thought. but why they would have the castle and city crest makes me think no.
But it's also a strange souvenir. I guess that I can't fathom someone collecting miniature funnels. But I suppose some people do.
I will watch this thread so I can learn a thing or too! LOL

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/431010...1534&msclkid=86fd00249c7c12f70d9c695deaf70d41

This is the closest I could find.

 

Perhaps there are people who collect souvenirs of Nuremburg.

Debora

 

There is this one with it's label, unfortunately not very clear.



https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-wwi-commemorative-nuremberg-2090754340

 

I wish the seller had shared where she got her information. "Antique WWI Commemorative Nuremberg 1917 Perfume Funnel"? Nothing on the accompanying card supports that. And Kreiselmeyer wasn't even founded until 1960.

Debora

 

Thank you everyone! I'm still not sure how to price it but I'll be calling it a perfume funnel unless something else pops up.

You guys are the best!
Linda