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

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Pamela Silvestri, Museum Assistant
Northeast States Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Shenipsit State Forest
166 Chestnut Hill Road
Stafford Springs, Connecticut 06076
(860) 684-3430
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