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Pair of Art Deco Silver Ashtrays with Engine Turned Decoration Birmingham 1939 by D Bros
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Pair of Art Deco Silver Ashtrays with Engine Turned Decoration Birmingham 1939 by D Bros

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 October 2025 · Woodbridge Antiques
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A smart pair of silver ashtrays dating from 1939. The square design has a circular central bowl, smooth curves at each corner and a combination of smooth polished silver with panels of crisp engine turned engraving. Very typically Art Deco in style, with their clean lines these smart ashtrays would look very smart in a period or modern home.

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Hallmarked as sterling silver, Birmingham 1939 by D. Bros.

Condition: In good vintage condition. There is some fine surface wear to the smooth trays commensurate with age and usage.

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Measurements: Width across 9cm Diagonal length: 11cm Height 1.2 cm Weight for the pair: 90 grams

All measurements are approximate.

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated these Art Deco Silver Ashtrays to the 1940s.

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SA1112019
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41850
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Description
A smart pair of silver ashtrays dating from 1939.
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The square design has a circular central bowl, smooth curves at each corner and a combination of smooth polished silver with panels of crisp engine turned engraving.
Woodbridge Antiques

Very typically Art Deco in style, with their clean lines these smart ashtrays would look very smart in a period or modern home.

fig 1. A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests.
fig 1. Pair of Art Deco Silver Ashtrays with Engine Turned Decoration Birmingham 1939 by D Bros

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Hallmarked as sterling silver, Birmingham 1939 by D. Bros.

Condition: In good vintage condition. There is some fine surface wear to the smooth trays commensurate with age and usage.

&nbps;

Measurements: Width across 9cm Diagonal length: 11cm Height 1.2 cm Weight for the pair: 90 grams

All measurements are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated these Art Deco Silver Ashtrays to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112019
Dealers Internal Ref
41850
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Archive I A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Art Deco Silver Ashtrays with Engine Turned Decoration Birmingham 1939 by D Bros

Archive II A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests. View II
Archive III A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests. View III
Archive IV A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests. View IV
Archive V A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests. View V
Archive VI A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests. View VI
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A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests.
Pair of Art Deco silver ashtrays with engine turned decoration Birmingham 1939 by D Bros
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A pair of square sterling silver ashtrays featuring engine-turned geometric surface patterns and recessed cigarette rests.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine turned guilloche pattern, Square form with stepped corners, Recessed cigarette rests

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Art Deco design is characterised by geometric shapes, clean lines, and stylised motifs, reflecting the modernisation and industrial progress of the 1920s and 1930s.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using manufacturing techniques such as pressing, spinning, and hand-applied engine turning, also known as guilloche engraving, to create repeating geometric patterns.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the assay office, the silver standard, the makers mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

They work well as decorative objects on coffee tables, sideboards, or desks, adding a touch of metallic contrast and historical interest to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners that can wear down engravings and remove the natural patina.
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