Beautiful vintage decorative tabletop ashtray featuring an elaborate silver-tone metal surround, a removable clear pressed-glass dish, and an attached rectangular matchbox holder.
The item features richly detailed raised floral scrollwork and charming European village scenes with figures in traditional clothing.
Its ornate construction gives it a distinctive Victorian or Edwardian-inspired appearance, making it an attractive addition to a collection of antique-style smoking accessories, decorative metalware or vintage desk accessories.
Decorative Round Ashtray
Ornate silver-tone metal frame
Raised floral and scrollwork decoration
Small rounded feet supporting the base
Clear removable pressed-glass insert
Attractive radial starburst design in the glass
Metal interior showing extensive age-related patina and plating wear
Attached Matchbox Holder
Rectangular upright metal compartment
Raised figural scenes depicting people in a European village setting
Elaborate scrollwork borders
Openings on the sides for a matchbox
Open top
Decorative integrated construction
Markings
The underside of the circular metal frame bears a stamped number appearing to read "88635", along with additional maker-style symbols.
The exact manufacturer, country of origin and manufacturing date have not been identified.
The metal has a silver-plated appearance, with yellow-coloured base metal visible in worn areas. Solid silver content has not been verified.
This item shows considerable wear consistent with age and previous use.
The metal surfaces have scratches, oxidation, tarnishing, dark discoloration and areas of significant finish loss.
The interior of the rectangular matchbox holder shows additional age-related staining and wear.
The clear pressed-glass dish has visible handling marks and surface wear.
Please carefully review all photographs for the exact condition, appearance and construction.
Vintage tobacciana collections
Antique smoking accessories
Decorative silverplate collections
Victorian and Edwardian-inspired interiors
Vintage desk and tabletop displays
Collectors of figural metalware
Antique-style home décor
Included: One decorative metal ashtray with attached matchbox holder and removable clear glass insert.
No matches or matchbox are included.
The item will be carefully packed with the glass insert separately protected during shipping.