Bidspirit auction | (2) Antique Bronze Pipe Rest


(2) Antique Bronze Pipe Rest and Victorian Ashtray - (2) Antique Bronze Pipe Rest and Victorian Ashtray, includes a 1930s Art Deco bronze pelican figural pipe rest or cigar holder and ashtray, 1930s, embossed on base ”JOHNSON BRONZE” and ”NEW CASTLE PA”, lettering crisp, no heavy scratches, no dings or edge rolling, original factory finish, warm golden-brown patina, no pitting, very good condition, 6 1/2” X 4” and an antique Victorian cast bronze ashtray and matchbox holder combo, 1890s-1900s, heavy Rococo styling, high-relief details, cherub faces, scrollwork, central ”Green Man”, designed to hold a standard box of matches upright, fluted base is ash catcher, integrated rests to hold cigars and cigarettes, crisp details, no cracks or fractures, minor surface wear and dust in crevices, dark aged patina, good condition, 4 1/2” x 5 1/2”, see photos.