TG AS 01 - Mid-Century Modern Cast Brass Ashtray with Ring Handles

This is a mid-century modern cast brass ashtray, distinguished by its architectural rectangular form, ribbed smoking surface, and applied ring handles to either side. The exterior body, finished in a dark contrasting tone, is capped with a substantial polished brass rim, giving the piece a strong sculptural presence typical of 1950s–1960s European design.

The ashtray was designed for tabletop or desk use, reflecting the post-war period when smoking accessories were produced as deliberate design objects rather than purely functional items. Its weight and casting quality indicate manufacture in a professional foundry rather than mass-pressed production.

The piece comes from the Egon Guenther collection, adding desirable provenance for collectors of decorative arts and design objects.

Maker

Unidentified maker
Attributed to European Mid-Century Modern production
(Stylistically consistent with Italian and Scandinavian brass design of the period)
Circa 1950s–1960s

Dimensions 

Length: 120.5 mn
Width: 81.5 mm
Height: 69.5 mm
Weight: 1098 grams