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Antique copper or brass pocket-view (tray) features a putto (or child) lying on a cushion and supporting a sphere or opening globe.

It is a small collectible object or a vintage desk accessory (often associated with tableware or smoking items such as an ashtray or keepsake box), composed of a circular stepped base, a sculpted figure supporting the upper globe, hinged.

The aesthetic is inspired by Art Deco style in polished brass, depicting a playful allegory influenced by classical iconography.

This type of pierced or opening globe generally served as a catchall, a small table ashtray, or a decorative curiosity holder.

ATTENTION bump on the globe (to be realigned)
426 g - 13.5 cm

Vide-poche ancien en cuivre ou laiton représente un putto (ou un enfant) allonge sur un coussin et soutenant une sphère ou un globe ouvrant. 

Il s'agit d'un petit objet de collection ou d'un accessoire de bureau vintage (souvent associé aux arts de la table ou du fumeur de type cendrier ou boîte à souvenirs), composé d'une base circulaire étagée, d'un personnage sculpté soutenant le globe supérieur articulé par une charnière.

L'esthétique s'inspire des travaux de style Art Déco en laiton poli, représentant une allégorie enfantine influencée par l'iconographie classique.

Ce type de globe ajouré ou ouvrant servait généralement de vide-poches, de petit cendrier de table ou de support décoratif de curiosité.

ATTENTION bosse au globe (à remettre en place)
426 grs - 13,5 cm

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Vide poche - France

20th century - Brass - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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20th‑century brass desk accessory depicting a putto reclining on a cushion and supporting a hinged globe, with a circular tiered base; height 13.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 115 cm, weight 426 g, origin France, in good condition with age-related wear and a globe bump to be reset.

Vide poche - France

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20th‑century brass desk accessory depicting a putto reclining on a cushion and supporting a hinged globe, with a circular tiered base; height 13.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 115 cm, weight 426 g, origin France, in good condition with age-related wear and a globe bump to be reset.

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