Ashtray - Onix
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Square ashtray in natural stone (onyx) with brown tones, 15 × 15 cm and 3 cm high, weighing 1,470 g, dating to the mid‑20th century in Italy, featuring a central circular cavity and four cigarette rests.
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Description from the seller
Elegant square-shaped ashtray made of natural stone (onyx) in brown tones, with spectacular veins and stratifications in honey, amber, and dark brown. The piece features a central circular cavity and four cigarette rests, with a polished finish.
From its characteristics, it seems more likely that it is brown alabaster or onyx rather than conventional marble. There are Italian pieces nearly identical in measurements and features, dated in the 60s and made in brown alabaster.
Material: Brown alabaster/onyx, pending final confirmation.
Technique: Carved, hollowed, and polished natural stone.
Style: Mid-Century / Italian modern.
Era: Mid-20th century, approximately the 1960s.
Origin: Italy, probably.
Dimensions: 15 × 15 × 3 cm.
Height: 3 cm.
Weight: 1,470 grams.
Condition: Generally good, with wear, small abrasions and signs of use typical of age. It presents a black paint stain on the interior area, which has not been removed to avoid possible damage to the stone. The surface retains a nice polish and the natural veining of the stone.
The photographs form part of the description.
Shipping: It is shipped via InPost, UPS or Correos, depending on the destination country.
Elegant square-shaped ashtray made of natural stone (onyx) in brown tones, with spectacular veins and stratifications in honey, amber, and dark brown. The piece features a central circular cavity and four cigarette rests, with a polished finish.
From its characteristics, it seems more likely that it is brown alabaster or onyx rather than conventional marble. There are Italian pieces nearly identical in measurements and features, dated in the 60s and made in brown alabaster.
Material: Brown alabaster/onyx, pending final confirmation.
Technique: Carved, hollowed, and polished natural stone.
Style: Mid-Century / Italian modern.
Era: Mid-20th century, approximately the 1960s.
Origin: Italy, probably.
Dimensions: 15 × 15 × 3 cm.
Height: 3 cm.
Weight: 1,470 grams.
Condition: Generally good, with wear, small abrasions and signs of use typical of age. It presents a black paint stain on the interior area, which has not been removed to avoid possible damage to the stone. The surface retains a nice polish and the natural veining of the stone.
The photographs form part of the description.
Shipping: It is shipped via InPost, UPS or Correos, depending on the destination country.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1470 g
Stone type
Onix
Material
Stone, Velvet
Country of origin
Italy
Colour
Brown, Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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