Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2481Location: BostonDate / Time: October 24, 2009 11:00AM
Description:
Art Nouveau Pewter Trade Ashtray, Berlin, M. Taeubert, maker, early 20th century, for Jorge Hellwig of Buenos Aires, Argentina, importer and fabricator of gentlemen's neckties, the shaped edge molded with a gentleman in top hat and tails to one side, with two amorous nude ladies to the other, lg. 6, wd. to 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $100-150
minor age wear, with some corrosion to interior surface from use.