Antique Ornate Brass Ashtray: Victorian Vanity Catch-All Tray‎

Antique brass cigar ashtray or catch-all tray with ornate floral detail. Late 1800s–early 1900s, solid brass with timeless appeal.  This rare antique solid brass piece features an ornate raised floral and scrollwork design, a scalloped pie-crust rim, and two integrated cigar rests—one on each end. Its oval bowl shape and heavy, cast construction mark it as a high-quality example from the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1880–1915).  While originally designed as a cigar ashtray, its elegant form makes it equally suited for use as a small vanity tray, jewelry holder, or desk catch-all, adding both beauty and history to any setting.  Perfect for display in a cigar lounge, study, man cave, or on a vanity table, this piece blends form and function with timeless character.  Condition: Good antique condition for age, with light surface wear and a small area of stable verdigris inside the bowl—common on antique brass and part of its authentic patina. One of the decorative scrolls shows an old loss, visible in photos, which does not affect stability or function.  Details: • Solid cast brass (not plated) • Late 19th–early 20th century (Victorian/Edwardian period) • Two cigar rests • Also works as a small vanity or catch-all tray • Size: 7.25 L × 3 W × just over 0.5 H • Weight: approx. 7 oz • Unmarked, as was typical for the period