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Walter Bosse Hand Ashtray

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An exquisite 'hand' ashtray, designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller, Austria, in the 1950s.

One of Bosse's most famous & elegant works is the 'hand' ashtray. Available in a "handful" of different poses, each piece offers a sophisticated blend of function & humour that evokes the stylish Modernist aesthetic of 1950's Parisian fashion.

This example has been modelled in an elegant outstretched pose, with its thumb extending outwards, on which to balance a cigarette. The tactile design, handmade in brass, features long & tapered fingers which are gently curved. The objects bowl has a lightly hammered surface, which contributes to the handcrafted quality of this item. 

As with most pieces from the Baller workshop, this item has gone through a process of chemical patination which gives the brass its black appearance. Certain areas, such as the very tips of the fingers and the lower palm, have been polished back to reveal their golden shine. 

Designer: Walter Bosse

Manufacturer: Herta Baller

Year of Design: C. 1950

Dates Produced: C. 1950-55

Colour: Black, gold

Width: 13 cm, Depth: 12 cm, Height: 4 cm 

Condition: Very good with natural patina.

Branding: marked “Austria” and “Baller”