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Description:
Pfeiffer & Lowenstein Art Deco Humidor and Porcelain Ashtray, Ostrov, Czech Republic (formerly Schlackenwerth, Austria),early 20th century, the humidor with low bulbous bowl, lid decorated with curved and stepped rectangular geometric forms in beige and dark brown glazes and gilding, inked mark "crown Schlackenwerth PL monogram Austria," script "H Gross," dia. 6 1/4; the conforming circular ashtray marked in script "H Gross," dia. 5 in.
Estimate $125-150
Good.
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Keywords
Ostrov, Austria, Schlackenwerth, Czech RepublicCarly Babione
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