A patinated gilt bronze ashtray, finely molded in the shape of a devil's head with a demonic grin. The grimacing face features exaggerated features, a furrowed brow, a prominent nose, and a wide-open mouth that serves as a receptacle. Two erect horns accentuate its mischievous appearance. A typical curiosity from the late 19th or early 20th century, it blends domestic utility and fantastical imagery in a distinctive aesthetic.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th – early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 12 × 7.5 × 4 cm ✦ Material: Patinated gilt bronze ✦ Condition: Patina from use, well preserved
A smoking accessory with a hellish imagination – perfect for a collection of curiosities or a gothic cabinet decor.
