Bidspirit auction | Art Deco Metal Jumping Horse
Art Deco Metal Jumping Horse Ashtray - A vintage cast metal desk accessory featuring a stylized equestrian theme. The piece is composed of a figurine of a horse depicted mid-jump over a central hurdle post. This figure is integrated into a teardrop-shaped base that incorporates a shallow, circular dish at the front, suitable for use as an ashtray or trinket holder. The item is constructed from hollow cast white metal, likely spelter, and is finished with a black lacquer coating. The underside reveals the interior of the cast form with a coarse texture; no maker marks, factory stamps, or labels are visible. A white cotton string is tied around the rear leg of the horse figurine. Dimensions: 8 in long x 6 in high.