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Art Déco american metal wire and wood bellboy/bellhop/stick figure toothpick and match holder
By: unknown
Material: metal, wood
Technique: carved, …
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Art Déco american metal wire and wood bellboy/bellhop/stick figure toothpick and match holder
By: unknown
Material: metal, wood
Technique: carved, cast, hand-carved, hand-crafted, metalwork, polished, varnished
Dimensions: 4 in x 9 in
Date: early 20th century
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: United States
A match holder that depicts the iconic bellboy figure ubiquitous in vintage tobacco advertisements. The bellhop's wireframe body and cylindrical toothpick/match case are crafted from polished metal, while its stylized head, signature cap, and standing base are carved wood with a varnished finish. Though an unidentified maker, the sculptural figurine embodies classic American Art Déco aesthetics.
Blending streamlined, geometric forms with imaginative figural motifs, it reflects the sleek yet whimsical industrial modernism that prevailed in the interwar era. The charming bellboy encapsulates both the glossy machined aesthetic and cheerful American commercial spirit of early 20th century design.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 9ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. less
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