Brass Flower

By figg gwendolyng, 24 December, 2012
Description

This is a beautiful brass flower (not sure what type of flower) Any way all of the petals disconnect and appears to have been individual ash trays. I notice four diamond shaped markings on the stem of the flower.

Also there are other markings such as a tiny pin hole on one of the petals and another pin whole marking on the stem. The item is Brass I beleive and each petal is carved with line indentions for the detail of the flower.

I found this item at a thrift store about 10 years ago. I saw an item semilar and the seller was saying that is a rare piece and it would go up in value. 

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Brass
Distinguishing marks
diamond shaped crescents on the leaf along the stem of the flower. also there is a small pin whole on one of the petals, and another small bubble whole on the stem.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6"4"
Date Period
I bought this items about 10 years ago. I have no idea.
Weight
3 to 5 lbs
History
The flower petals comes aparts to have been maybe individual ash trays. The petals connect into the bulb of the flower.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
2.00
For Sale?
Yes
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