Description
An exceptional, highly collectible original antique 1920s Art Deco figural desk lighter. This rare tobaccoriana centerpiece showcases a beautifully sculpted traveling boy or “tramp” figurine standing alongside a classic brass lighter urn, all mounted on a premium genuine veined alabaster base.
Features & Details
- Charming Figural Sculpture: Features a detailed, patinated cast spelter/pewter figure of a whimsical young wanderer holding his bundle on a stick over his shoulder, wearing a traditional pointed alpine cap.
- Classic Brass Fuel Urn: Standing next to the boy is a smooth, heavy brass oil/petrol lighter reservoir shaped like a classic urn, complete with its original screw-top mechanism.
- Art Deco Luxury Styling: Perfectly balanced on a thick, beautifully polished natural marble/alabaster block base with rich earthy amber undertones, making it a stellar conversational antique for any luxury study or desk.
Specifications
- Origin: European (German / Austrian Tobaccoriana Tradition)
- Period: Art Deco Era (c. 1920s – 1930s)
- Medium: Patinated Spelter Metal, Solid Brass, and Natural Alabaster Stone
- Style: Figural Art Deco
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The metalwork displays a gorgeous, authentic aged patina; the brass urn is completely solid, and the stone base is free of cracks or heavy corner chipping.
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