This is a Very Good Condition RARE (I don't see another one exactly like this, or ANY other one with the 60 year old label inside, for sale anywhere in the World at time of first listing) 1950s - 60s era Solid Brass Arabic Pointed Shoe Ashtray Cigarette Holder Apparently Made in Israel and Hand Painted. It was given to a Jewish woman 50 - 60 years ago (she's not exactly sure) by some friends who travelled to Israel and purchased it there. I am told that some of the Hebrew lettering on the label says "Price" and "Tax", and that the two letters are "A" and "L", and may be the maker's initials, but I cannot guarantee any of this as I don't read or speak Hebrew. Label visible in 2nd photo.
Never used for lit cigarettes, but as a pencil holder. Original price/part number sticker, moderately scratched by pencils, inside. Original patina, not cleaned or polished. Not from an entirely non-smoking or pet free environment.
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