What is it?

[mrsboyink]

She's pretty and I have a thing for copper, but I have no idea what she is. When I first picked her up I thought she might be a bell, but nope. I thought she might be an incense burner because it looked like ash in her little bowl, but I think it's just tarnish. Any idea what she might be and why would be appreciated. TIA

[leathernlace]

Perhaps a candleholder?

[eclectic-co · Accepted solution]

It's known as a "wager cup".

"The silver wager cup was originally created for use at wedding banquets – hence the alternative name of ‘marriage cup’ or ‘wedding cup. The groom would drink from the larger cup, (this cup is created by the lady’s voluminous skirt), and the bride would drink from the smaller cup (the one held above the figure’s head) – the intention being for both the bride and groom to empty the cups without letting a drop spill! So steady hands were required."

https://www.acsilver.co.uk/acsnews/2014/05/01/silver-wager-cup/

[mrsboyink]

Shoot. I wish I would have found this years ago. My husband says the drinkers should be the other way around.