Desk set (3) - Alabaster
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Vintage three‑piece alabaster smoking set from Volterra, Italy, by Romano Bianchi dating to the 1960s (approx. 1960–1970), consisting of an ashtray, a cigarette holder and a Blitz lighter, in orange veined alabaster with natural “log” edge work and some edge chips and oxidation on the metal box, with individual pieces measured at 19 x 5 x 4 cm (ashtray), 13.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm (cigarette holder) and 8.5 x 4 cm (lighter); total weight about 4.5 kg; condition: in good used condition with minor signs of age and spots.
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Set Vintage in Alabastro di Volterra - Romano Bianchi - Blitz Lighter - 1960s
Refined complete three-piece smoking set, authentic example of Italian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century (ca. 1960/1970). The set is made of precious orange veined alabaster typical of the Volterra area, with the characteristic “log”/blockwork finish (natural rough edges) attributed to Romano Bianchi's design.
The set is intact and complete. The alabaster shows some chips along the rough edges and the metal profile of the case shows oxidation spots consistent with the era. The Blitz lighter produces a spark and flame but has a gas leak from the seals and requires servicing.
The chips along the natural stone edges (ashtray and box base and lighter) are common in objects of this material and period.
Measurements of individual pieces
Ashtray: 19 x 5 x 4 cm
Cigarette holder: 13.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm
Lighter: 8.5 x 4 cm
Total weight: about 4.5 kg
Highly protected shipping with bubble wrap and polystyrene.
Set Vintage in Alabastro di Volterra - Romano Bianchi - Blitz Lighter - 1960s
Refined complete three-piece smoking set, authentic example of Italian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century (ca. 1960/1970). The set is made of precious orange veined alabaster typical of the Volterra area, with the characteristic “log”/blockwork finish (natural rough edges) attributed to Romano Bianchi's design.
The set is intact and complete. The alabaster shows some chips along the rough edges and the metal profile of the case shows oxidation spots consistent with the era. The Blitz lighter produces a spark and flame but has a gas leak from the seals and requires servicing.
The chips along the natural stone edges (ashtray and box base and lighter) are common in objects of this material and period.
Measurements of individual pieces
Ashtray: 19 x 5 x 4 cm
Cigarette holder: 13.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm
Lighter: 8.5 x 4 cm
Total weight: about 4.5 kg
Highly protected shipping with bubble wrap and polystyrene.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
3
Material
Alabaster
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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