Brass Beetle Ashtray, Hinged Insect Figurine with Lift Up Wing Case

Cast in brass and poised on six jointed legs, a beetle holds its ridged wing case over a hidden tray. The case lifts on a rear hinge to open the body as an ashtray, then closes flat again. Incised lines run along the wing case, a small eye marks the head, and the legs show segmented joints down to the feet. Closed, it reads as a small sculpture for a desk or bookshelf. Works well in eclectic, bohemian, and traditional interiors. Size: 4.7 X 2.8 X 2.4 inches / 12 X 7 X 6 cm (length X width X height) Craftsmanship and Details. Cast brass construction with a rear hinge and six splayed legs that hold the body steady on a flat surface. Fine incised lines mark the wing case, and the legs carry segmented joint detail.