I found this spooner at a thrift store. "What is a spooner?"
you might ask. Back in Victorian times, spoons were
displayed in these vessels which was a clear sign
of ready hospitality as well as a status symbol
for the increased affluence among the expanding middle
class who could now afford silver spoons. Interest in the
spoonholders had almost vanished by the 1930's.  The
spooners were made in a variety of materials including
metal, ceramic and glass. Depending upon their
condition and desirability, they can range in value between
$10-$200+.  Because some dealers do not recognize
spoonholders, they are often mislabeled and underpriced.
They have a variety of uses, not only to display antique
spoons but they make lovely flower vases or cotton
ball/cotton swab holders for your bathroom vanity.