Large Sunflower Ashtray in Silver-Plated Bronze from S. Agudo, 1950s

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Beautiful large ashtray in the shape of a sunflower, made of silver-plated bronze, signed s. Agudo, spain, circa mid-20th century.

… Read more Beautiful large ashtray in the shape of a sunflower, made of silver-plated bronze, signed s. Agudo, spain, circa mid-20th century.

a rare and original object; the petals can be removed and serve as separate small ashtrays in themselves, while the sunflower itself folds open to be used as a large ashtray.

a very finely detailed item, of very high quality craftsmanship; this is a nice and decorative object even for the non-smoker. This item has a high collector's value.

this object is authentic and unique; it will often arouse curiosity and admiration among your guests. It is a conversation starter and a true collector's item.

cigarette sales reached a peak in the 20th century; people were allowed to smoke in the office, in the cinema, in restaurants, indoors and outdoors. Once women could smoke freely, smoking became a social norm and was generally considered an act of elegance and sophistication. Businessmen in the 1960s were rarely seen without a cigarette in their hand. It goes without saying that you needed beautiful smoking accessories on your desk or coffee table. This object is a fine example of such a beautiful and decorative high-quality smoking accessory, which can certainly serve another function today.

the sunflower is in perfect vintage condition, with only minor signs of age and use appropriate for its age, such as discoloration and weathering of the silver plating, but that gives the object just that extra character; the flower still looks fantastic. Check the photos for more details!

dimensions: 19x24x62cm.

weight: 2.875kg. This piece has an attribution mark,
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