Silver topped miniature shoe.

[niceguy1]

HI

What was this silver topped stylised miniature shoe used for?

can anyone figure out the hallmarks? sorry i tried my best with the pics but they still aren't too clear

the first is rubbed & i can only make out the shape, 2nd is the letter h, 3rd looks like a cow or lion, and 4th is just a square blob.

measures 2 3/4 inches.

THANKS.

[dognose]

Hi,

The hallmarks are for London 1903. The distinctive cartouche shape still gives hope of a positive identification.

I believe such pieces were designed to be placed on the dining table for holding cigarettes for guests.

Trev.

[niceguy1]

THANKS TREV

I was thinking perhaps it's for needles or similar but cigs make more sense.

[silvermakersmarks]

Depending on its size it could be for matches. The ground glass section at the top should allow matches to be struck on it.

[neurorocker]

Agreed. That's a matchstrike.