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Vintage Sculptural Cast Brass Ashtray in the Shape of a Sicilian Prickly Pear

$329.45

£243.94

€280VAT Included

CA$458.88

A$466.85

CHF 267.55

MX$5,621.16

NOK 3,127.18

SEK 3,140.91

DKK 2,135.12

About the Item

I offer for sale a sculptural ashtray made of a very realistic brass casting and which has the shape of a plant that has become a symbol of Sicily: The prickly pear The prickly pear, a succulent plant of the same family as the Cactus, was probably imported into Italy from Central America in 1493 following the expeditions made by Christopher Columbus and thanks to the mild climate it has adapted well and spread in the Mediterranean basin. Legend has it that the Sicilians were rather wary of this plant, invasive and dangerous because of its many thorns, they thought it had been brought to Sicily by the Turks to exterminate them. Over time, perhaps at the birth of the first fruits, they decided that there had been the intervention of Divine Providence to protect their people, which had made these plants produce very sweet and beneficial fruits. The ashtray or Vide Poche that we offer for sale is indeed a small sculpture with a very high decorative power. Made in Italy between the 70s and 80s, it has been cleaned and polished with a specific product for brass and is ready to become a small representation of Sicily in your home.

Dimensions:
Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The item is in good vintage condition, it shows minimal signs of use and time, including a small scratch visible in the photos.
Seller Location:
Roma, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7868243611092

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