

It stands 6 inches high. It isn't a teapot, or a coffee pot, and not for hot chocolate either. Only ever made in silver, late 18th and early 19th century. Answers in the comments please.

There are no points for the answer 'bucket': you have to tell me what it was for, how it was used and why. Answers in the comments please.

This one isn't that hard. Clue: Samuel Pepys may have carried one in his pocket. Answers in the comments please.