Sounds like a condiment holder. You are welcome to send me a photo. If you've already been able to ID it or when you do, please get back on what it is. Pam In a message dated 8/30/2005 5:34:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Hi all, I am interning at the Aspen Historical Society and we have an item that I cannot identify. I will try and describe it here but I would also be happy to send a photo to anyone who thinks they might know what it is from my cryptic description. It is a silver triple plated item from the Royal MFG Co. It is approximately 15 inches tall with and ornate handle and about 3 inches from the bottom there is a circular "contraption" that is screwed on. On the circular part there are five 2 inch round holes. Screwed into the circular portion there is a 9 inch ornate handle. Many of us have gone through a pipe holder, candle holder etc. . . but honestly we are at a loss. If anyone knows anything about the Royal MFG Co. or if they think they might be able to help please let me know and send me your e-mail and I can send a picture. I know my description is not the best. I am trying to enter this into the database and not knowing what it is makes it difficult. Thanks so much, Tracy Leach ===================================================== Pamela Silvestri, Museum Assistant Northeast States Civilian Conservation Corps Museum Shenipsit State Forest 166 Chestnut Hill Road Stafford Springs, Connecticut 06076 (860) 684-3430 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).