April 11-13, 2024 Coin-Op & Advertising, Las Vegas
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2024
In the world of cast bronze desktop cigar and match holders, this would be an unusual form. There is a gentleman with a cauldron mounted to his head, who has long goblin-type ears and a tail, with another form in the position of a wheelbarrow that has a bellows for a head. The standing gentleman has a box mounted to his back that would hold the matches, the cauldron holds the cigars, and the gentleman with the bellows head has a hole in the bellows, which would make you believe it was a cigar lighter, but we have not been able to find where the kerosene would be added to light the bellows. CONDITION: All original bronze patina, with deep, dark and rich color. No breaks, cracks or repairs. A truly unusual casting with a very Gothic look.
Condition: (Very Good)
Item Dimensions: 8" x 3" x 6 1/2"