Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Nemean Lion Skin, Italy, 1970s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Vintage ashtray made in Italy between the 70s and 80s in cast brass and finished by hand. it is a very decorative object that can be used as an ashtray, as a pocket emptier or soap dish; but also as a wall decoration, as you would a nice English plate. The theme of this mid century ashtray is of mythological inspiration, to be precise it refers to the epic poem of the 12 Labors of Hercules or Labors of Heracles. In fact, the ashtray has the shape of the skin of a Lion of Nemean, an animal with impenetrable fur, beaten and killed by Hercules during his first Labor and with whose fur he made his armor. The ashtray is excellently made using a mold and then finished by hand. In good vintage condition, it has a wonderful patina of the time.

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Production Period	1970 to 1979
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Product Code	UIW-1968071
Restoration and Damage Details	Wear consistent with age and use. The ashtray is In good vintage condition,. It has a wonderful patina of the time.
Materials	Brass
Color	Gold
Width	18 cm 18 cm
Depth	9 cm 8.5 cm
Height	1 cm 1 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.