Antique original hand painted stickpin - stick pin - holder. Unusual shape!

Description

Absolutely original antique with no damage.
Hand painted pale-yellow  background. blue flowers and green leaves.
The gold on the top has uneven edges which appear to have been painted that way (see first picture).
Marked with a wreath, 1898 and CHINA COMPANY on the bottom.
1-1/2" tall, 2-1/4" diameter tray for clutches.  Holes for 9 stick pins.
This has a hole on the bottom under where the pins would go.  I believe the hole was meant to hold a cork to secure the points.
A scarce type of holder in excellent condition.
Please see pictures and ask questions before bidding.
Sold AS IS.