Modernist ashtray "the smile" • Hans Bundle for Carl Cohr • Denmark 50s

Modernist ashtray "the smile" designed by Hans Bunde for the Carl Cohr publishing house in the 1950s. Made of solid brass with a blue enamel interior (this is not easy to show in photos). Dimensions: 9 X 7 X H5 cm. Weight 170g. Stunning design that is completely timeless. This item shows signs of use due to its great age. Please take a good look at the photos which are part of the description. About Hans Bunde (1919–1996): A highly skilled silversmith, a graduate of the famous Cohr Silver School, he was heavily influenced by Wiwen Nilsson. Hans Bunde designed a wide variety of products in collaboration with Cohr Silver. He left his mark on Cohr's design line in the 1950s as the lead designer. About Cohr Denmark (1860-1987): The Danish manufacturer Carl M. Cohr Sølvvarefabriker was one of the largest producers of silver and silver-plated products in Denmark. The factory collaborated with prominent names in Scandinavian and Art Deco design, including Hans Bunde, Knud V. Engelhardt, Mogens Koch, and H.P. Jacobsen. *** Careful shipping or hand delivery possible in Paris 20th. For international shipping not offered, please contact me.