Arts and Crafts German Wrought-Iron Smoking Stand, 1916

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German Arts & Crafts Wrought-Iron Smoking Stand, 1916 Rare German smoking stand dating from the First World War, executed in … Read more German Arts & Crafts Wrought-Iron Smoking Stand, 1916 Rare German smoking stand dating from the First World War, executed in hand-hammered wrought iron with brass details. The tall freestanding structure incorporates several smoking accessories, including an ashtray, a central holder and a compartment for matches. The geometric pierced decoration and visibly hand-worked surface are characteristic of the German Arts & Crafts and Jugendstil tradition. The large upper bowl is inscribed “Kriegs-Aschenbecher – R.B. 1916” , identifying it as a wartime ashtray and dating the piece to 1916. A highly decorative and unusual historical object, preserved with its original dark patina, surface wear and traces of age. Specifications Origin: Germany Period: 1916 Style: Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil Material: wrought iron and brass Height: 88 cm Base diameter: 24 cm Condition: good original antique condition with visible patina, oxidation and age-related wear See less