The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 267:
Description
Victorian style standing ashtray featuring a black painted cast iron frame and a removable amber glass insert. The tall slender stand is constructed with an ornate pierced openwork pillar decorated with scrolling foliate motifs and stylized fleur-de-lis patterns. The central stem is mounted to a heavy tiered square base featuring low-relief geometric and floral designs. The upper portion consists of a square frame equipped with two integrated cigarette rests, topped by a large arched scrolling leaf handle. The removable deep amber glass insert features a circular form with a pressed diamond-lattice pattern in the central well. Unsigned. 27" H x 7" W x 7" D.
4A
Condition report:
The cast iron stand is in good structural condition. The black finish shows minor surface wear, dust accumulation, and small areas of paint loss consistent with age and use. The underside of the base exhibits more significant wear, including paint loss and surface oxidation. The amber glass insert is in good condition with no visible chips or cracks.
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