Set of Three Vintage Brass Shoe-Shaped Pocket Ashtrays Made in G. L. India

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The "G. L. India" stamp stands for a specific metal manufacturer or export house operating out of prominent metalcraft hubs … Read more The "G. L. India" stamp stands for a specific metal manufacturer or export house operating out of prominent metalcraft hubs like Moradabad—often nicknamed the Pital Nagri (Brass City) of India. That specific maker's mark establishes this set as vintage Indian metalware from the mid-to-late 20th century.
These sets reached their peak global popularity from the 1950s through the 1970s. They were widely exported to western retail stores (such as Pier 1) or purchased directly as souvenirs by tourists and military servicemen.
The shape mimics a traditional pointed or round-toed Indian jutti or mojari slipper. They feature hand-chiseled floral patterns frequently filled with red and green wax enamel details to contrast against the raw brass. See less