Butler Brass Ashtray with Lid and Handle attributed to Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950s

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A beautiful and generously sized brass lidded ashtray with a carrying handle, model 3709 from the 1950s. Designed and crafted … Read more A beautiful and generously sized brass lidded ashtray with a carrying handle, model 3709 from the 1950s. Designed and crafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck, this piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship in brass and walnut. Originally conceived as a hand-held ashtray for butlers, it combines functionality with timeless design. The ashtray is in good condition, featuring a charming age-related patina. It is marked on the interior. Dimensions: 6" diameter, 10“ length, height 2“. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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