Ashtray, blue glass, silver-plated brass, Quist, Germany, 1950s.
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The Quist ashtray from the 1950s exemplifies German functional modernism. Its body features an intense, cool blue, transparent glass insert, perfectly spherical and removable for ease of use. The piece is crowned with a broad, smooth collar and a substantial circular base, both crafted from silver-plated brass and finished in a satin, highly polished sheen. There are no decorative patterns; instead, the focus lies on pure geometry and the clarity of the glass itself, enhanced by its even gloss. The original gold manufacturer's sticker from F.W. Quist in Esslingen confirms authenticity. Proportions—8.5 cm high, 8 cm in diameter—create a compact, harmonious silhouette, and the top opening is broadly, diagonally cut for practicality. Condition: very good, with no visible chips, cracks, or metal deformation; subtle patina on the metal surfaces attests to the object's vintage character.Within this ashtray, the spirit of postwar modernism resonates—a period when bold form and color superseded excessive ornament. The cool interplay of polished metal and saturated blue glass speaks to a mid-century language of function and style, as if whispering that, in the 1950s, restraint held weight and the smallest detail could bring a commonplace object into the realm of contemporary design
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Height8.5 cm
Width8 cm
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Width8 cm
Height8.5 cm
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