A Hot Lips Clam Shell Cigar Bowl

 SOLD  Stunning ashtray befitting of a fine cigar.

Blown cased glass clam shell ashtray looks like a set of hot pink lips.

Big ashtray, measures 10.25" long, 6" wide and 4" deep. Weighs 3.5 lbs.

Hand blown in dark pink, known as cranberry.  Cased in clear glass. Heat finished rims.

Two large rests, will accomodate cigars, can accomodate cigarettes.  This beauty could double as a flower vase when not in ash service.

Sits on a polished flat base with light bottom-wear (small scratches on the seat of the base were it has rubbed against  a surface, expected on vintage glass).  No chips or cracks.  No discoloration.  A small blob of glass protrudes a bit from one corner (makers miss, common in blown glass) see lower right of image 3.  In excellent original condition.

The clam shell form was popular in the mid-20th century.  Maker unknown.  Probably Italian or Scandinavian or Czech glass. Czech maker Skrdlovice produced items like this called "Hospodka style" in the mid 20th century. Jiri Harcuba, famous Czech glass art instructor made items similar to this. Circa estimated 1950s.

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