Designer: Walter Bosse (1904 – 1979)

Item: Teardrop shaped ashtray

Manufactured by: Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (1921 - 1957)

Country of origin: Austria 

Year made: 1950s

Materials: Patinated and polished brass

Dimensions: 1 1/8” x 3” x 2 ½” 

Condition: Excellent, but with age appropriate oxidation to the polished brass.

References: Schreyer-Hartmann, Cherica, Walter Bosse: Leben, Kunst und Handwerk 1904-1979. Vienna: Brandstätter, 2000

Description:  Another well documented design by Bosse for the Bosse-Baller partnership that can be found in Bosse’s catalogs.  The interior has a look of hand-hammering to the finish. We have not seen many of this example come to market. It feels ergonomically correct when held in the hand. This could also be used to serve small candies or nuts.  Signed “Austria Baller” on bottom as shown.