Carl Auböck Brass Ashtray Hand Empty Pocket Accessory, Vienna, Austria

A magnificent utilitarian storage bowl, Catch-All model number 4209, designed by Carl Auböck IV and traditionally handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop. It consists of a round brass bowl with a polished exterior and a patinated interior, featuring a decorative polished brass hand raised. Designed for storing various items, including jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, rings, and other accessories. Stamped and marked on the bottom and on the hand. Diameter: 8.9 cm, height: 15.24 cm. As handmade objects, each piece exhibits slight variations in shape and finish. Small superficial scratches are a natural consequence of handcrafted work and should be regarded as part of the unique character of the piece rather than defects.