Art Deco match holder and ashtray, silver-plated brass, Hartmann, Germany, 1930s.
660 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12664
This silver-plated brass match holder and ashtray, produced by Hartmann in Germany in the 1930s, is a quintessential example of Art Deco design. Its construction marries a round, understated tray with an upright rectangular compartment for matches, connected by three gently arched, angular supports. The overall silhouette is compact and architectural, emphasizing clarity of line, sculptural geometry, and an absence of decorative ornament. The finish is a cool, subtly satin-to-matte silver, showing a naturally aged patina, with light surface scuffing and slight oxidation marks. The structural elements remain fully integrated, with smoothly fused joints and limbs. Condition is very good: minor scratches, surface darkening, and light tarnish are visible, but there are no notable dents, losses, or signs of restoration.This object quietly relates its origin from the era of urban modernism and industrial optimism. Its streamlined, rigorously geometric profile echoes the logic of early twentieth-century architecture—form and function united into an everyday ritual. The play of curved supports and crisp rectilinear lines sets up a miniature urban landscape, ready to sit alongside the hum of a jazz club or the glow of a period lamp. The soft, silvery palette conjures images of cool morning light drifting across polished writing desks or marble mantels, suggesting each use is accompanied by a brief, elegant pause in the pace of
DIMENSION
Height13 cm
Depth8 cm
Width8.5 cm
Dimension details
Width8.5 cm
Height13 cm
Depth8 cm
Weight1 kg
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