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Smile Ashtray in Silverplate and Red Enamel from Carl Cohr, 1950s Have 2 pictured/ quantity but prices are just for one.
Egg shaped ashtray, silver plated with red interior enamel. Called the smile and was designed by Hans Bunde and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark during the 1950s. Stamped on bottom Cohr, Denmark
Good vintage condition with scuffs and scratches consistent with age and wear to enamel shown in pictures. All in all still nice and shiny and look great for being true MCM! See no significant damage.
Each is 3 1/2″ deep, 2″ tall and 2 3/4″ wide. Weight is a nice 6 oz. Cool find!
Found some fun reading from the Cool British Museum – Silversmith workshop. Carl M. Cohr (1860-1925) was a Danish silversmith who took over the workshop of his father Ditlef (1829-1883) when he died. His factory in Fredericia made some of the best silverware in Denmark. The Cohr firm commissioned work from artists but was also known for the large scale production of jewellery which was more or less directly copied from work by George Jensen, Thorvald Bindeshøll and Mogens Ballin.When he died in 1925 Kaj Lützen took over as administrative director with Carl Cohr’s son Einar. The silversmith Hans Bunde trained at the works 1937-41 and returned in 1951 as designer. The factory closed in 1987.
Guessing made 1950’s, Nice Old Danish Modern Ashtray!! Shipping price for the lower 48 states. Delivery signature confirmation will be required.
Please check pictures for description and condition.
