Mid-Century Modern push-button ashtray, 1960s

Tabletop ashtray with a spring-loaded mechanism, originating from Germany, 1960s. The body is made of brass-plated copper and decorated with a band of red enamel featuring an embossed, gilded motif of winged lions and foliage in an antique style. The visual condition is as shown in the photographs; the enamel and brass are well-preserved, suggesting the item was only occasionally used. It has been cleaned and remains in its original state. Dimensions: height 7 cm, width 10 cm, depth 11 cm; weight: 0.30 kg.