Italian Brass Flower Petal Ashtray, 1950's

This ashtray is cast in brass in the shape of an open flower blossom, with deeply ribbed petals and a raised stamen center. Part of a set of Italian mid-century figural ashtrays, each petal doubles as its own catchall when arranged open, or nests together when closed. A charming, sculptural accent for a bar cart, vanity, or console.