I am not an expert, so I don't know what this was used for. Please refer to the images. I don't know if it's copper or brass. It says "forget-me-not" (see image) Height: Approximately 9cm (height to the top of the lid) Diameter: Approximately 9cm (diameter of the cylinder) Diameter of the base: Approximately 10cm Weight: Approximately 1.5kg Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.