Art Deco Heavy Hand-Hammered .900 Sterling Silver Ashtray With Sculptural Coins

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This Art Deco Hand-Hammered Ashtray W/Inset Sculptural Coins, crafted in Peru in the 20th century from .900 sterling silver, beautifully … Read more This Art Deco Hand-Hammered Ashtray W/Inset Sculptural Coins, crafted in Peru in the 20th century from .900 sterling silver, beautifully marries utilitarian design with artisanal craftsmanship. Distinguished by its elegant simplicity and hand-wrought details, this piece captures the essence of Art Deco with its geometric inspiration and modernist aesthetic.

The surface is hand-hammered, lending a striking textural quality that catches and reflects light in an appealing way, giving the silver an artisanal, slightly rustic character. Its .900 sterling silver construction is a nod to the premium quality of Peruvian silverwork, a tradition renowned for its exceptional skill and attention to detail.

The ashtray has beautifully bent coins serving as the cigarette holders, blending functionality with the understated elegance typical of the Art Deco movement. Its compact size and cohesive design make it an object of both practicality and aesthetics—a small but striking accessory that adds sophistication to any space.

Ideal for collectors or admirers of Art Deco decorative arts, this ashtray represents the interplay between form and function that defined the design ethos of the period. Whether displayed as a standalone piece or incorporated into a collection of mid-century artifacts, it pays tribute to the timeless allure of hand-crafted luxury and modernist design. Weighs a total of 200 grams. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

Peru, 20th Century

Dimensions:

Height: 0.9 in (2.29 cm) x Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)

Weight: 200 grams See less