Vintage Theater Stanchion Topper? - Brass Ash Tray? - Not Sure - Need Help

Description

I have had these for years trying to figure out exactly what they are.
The guy I got them from was convinced that they were the tops of old, antique theatre stanchions.
He was convinced that they were used as ash trays or a place to put ripped tickets.
I can not find any like it. I don't think that's what they are but it's the best idea we have.
That's how they are being listed.
If you have a better idea or have seen something like these before, shoot me a message.
They have a wide lip on the edge so they would obviously sit into something,
They measure 4 1/2 inches across from edge to edge.
The interior bowl has a diameter of 3 1/4 inches.
So that lip is 1/2 inch all the way around.
They are both stamped with the number Y4022.
One weighs 22.6 ounces and the other weighs 21.1 ounces.
That tells me they are pretty old. Inconstancies in weight I usually find with really old production pieces.
Please see photos to determine the overall condition for yourself.
Message me with any questions.
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