Designer: Walter Bosse (1904 – 1979)

Item: Asymmetrical pair of ashtrays

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

Country of origin: Austria 

Year made: 1950s

Materials: Patinated and polished brass

Dimensions: ½” x 5 ¾” x 3 ¾” 

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

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

Description:  Another documented design by Bosse for the Bosse-Baller partnership that can be found in Bosse’s catalogs.  We have not seen many of this example come to market. These are larger than most of his ashtray designs and quite thick and heavy. They could also be used to serve small candies or nuts, or even as a soap dish.  Signed “Austria Baller” on bottom as shown.