Brass vase?

[Helleri]

Originally Posted by Sajen

They could be spittoons where something is missing. These spittoons are common in areas where betel chewing was common.
See an example from a recent German auction.
This would mean that you have presented them upside down.

Regards,
Detlef

Spittoons almost always have a trumpet like opening, whereas the opening on these (on the larger side) is the exact opposite.