* Antique Copper Ashtray | Prominent "European Tavern" Scene * *A European masterpiece.. weight, substance, and history* *Luxurious Description:* - *Material*: Heavy cast brass, naturally aged with a green patina "verdigris" on the edges. This patina increases its value for antique enthusiasts as it's proof of age and authenticity. - *Design*: Ashtray with 5 cigarette rests, edges decorated with raised floral engraving. In the center, a "European Country Tavern" scene is engraved with precise details: men and women around a barrel, dancing, and a dog. The 3D scene is strongly prominent. - *Signature*: Below the scene is the artist's signature "H.S" or the foundry's mark, which increases its value as it's a signed piece, not factory-made. - *Weight*: *742.3 grams*, heavy and stable. This weight indicates it's solid cast brass, not light tin. - *Condition*: In excellent antique condition. It has natural usage scratches that give it character, without cracks or repairs. *Age and Estimated Period:* From the casting style, signature, and green oxidation, these pieces are *likely European, possibly German or French, from the 1940s*. "Tavern" scenes were a popular trend after World War II for luxury ashtrays. Its approximate age is 80 years. *Suggested Bid: 650 Riyals*