Ashtray - Brass - Vintage Italian Ashtray

Object: Decorative Figural Ashtray / Trinket Box.
Design: An iconic Mid-Century Modern design in the shape of a large housefly.
Features: The wings are hinged and can be lifted to reveal a hollow compartment inside.
Originally designed as an ashtray, it is now often used as a unique decorative object or a small storage box for jewelry or trinkets.
Material: Solid brass.
Origin: Most likely Italy (MCM period).
Period: Approximately 1950s - 1970s.
Condition: In good condition with small signs of age and wear consistent with its history. The hinges work smoothly.