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A Fine and Very Rare Solid Silver Trompe L’oeil Cigar Ashtray by Theo Fennell. London. 20thc.
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A Fine and Very Rare Solid Silver Trompe L’oeil Cigar Ashtray by Theo Fennell. London. 20thc.

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Hough & Son
Description

A painfully scarce trompe l’oeil solid silver ‘cigar’ ashtray. Maker’s mark TF (Theo Fennell). Hallmarked for Theo Fennell, London, England. 20thC.

Also stamped Theo Fennell to the base.

Approx. 12cms in diameter.

c.f. Lot No 79 (an identical ‘cigar’ ashtray, formerly the property of David Tang), Bellman’s Auctioneers, May 2019, sold for £1,650 plus buyer’s premium, and subsequently sold on www.acollectedman.com.

An exceptional piece, in excellent condition.

Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Solid Silver Cigar Ashtray to the 1960s.

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SA1145813
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SA019
Description
A painfully scarce trompe l’oeil solid silver ‘cigar’ ashtray. Maker’s mark TF (Theo Fennell). Hallmarked for Theo Fennell, London, England. 20thC.

Also stamped Theo Fennell to the base.

Approx. 12cms in diameter.

c.f.

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Lot No 79 (an identical ‘cigar’ ashtray, formerly the property of David Tang), Bellman’s Auctioneers, May 2019, sold for £1,650 plus buyer’s premium, and subsequently sold on www.
Hough & Son

acollectedman.com.

An exceptional piece, in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Solid Silver Cigar Ashtray to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145813
Dealers Internal Ref
SA019
Hough & Son
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Archive I A circular solid silver ashtray featuring a realistic silver trompe loeil cigar resting across its moulded rim.

A Fine and Very Rare Solid Silver Trompe L’oeil Cigar Ashtray by Theo Fennell. London. 20thc.

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A circular solid silver ashtray featuring a realistic silver trompe loeil cigar resting across its moulded rim.
A Fine and Very Rare Solid Silver Trompe L’Oeil Cigar Ashtray by Theo Fennell. London. 20thC.
Ref: SA1145813
A circular solid silver ashtray featuring a realistic silver trompe loeil cigar resting across its moulded rim.
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  • ObjectAshtrays
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleModern British
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrompe loeil cigar rest, Moulded rim, Circular dished bowl, London hallmarks

This modernist solid silver cigar ashtray bears hallmarks for London and the maker's mark TF for Theo Fennell, alongside the stamped signature to the base. The piece takes a circular dished form with a polished silver finish, finished with a crisp moulded rim and accompanied by a realistic trompe l'oeil solid silver cigar resting across the edge. Faint hallmarks appear stamped near the rim, and subtle reflections play across the reflective silver bowl. Measuring 12 cm in diameter, this 1960 ashtray suits placement on an office desk or within a gentleman's library. It brings a refined touch to a study or workspace surface, functioning as a practical desk accessory or a display piece for a collection.

FAQs

Trompe loeil silverwork involves metalworking techniques crafted to create optical illusions, representing realistic everyday objects such as cigars or fabric folds within solid precious metal.

These items are typically spun, cast, or hand-chased from sterling silver, featuring a central recess to catch ash alongside integrated rests shaped specifically to support cigars.

Authentic British silver bears official hallmark stamps including a makers mark, town mark, purity mark, and date letter stamped directly into the surface.

A silver cigar ashtray functions as a sculptural desktop accent, suited for placement on a dark wood study desk, side table, or curated bookshelf.

Silver should be regularly dusted with a soft microfibre cloth and polished gently using specialist silver foam or cream to prevent tarnish and oxidisation.
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