Small Arts & Crafts Ashtray & Matchbox Holder, Hugo Berger, Goberg, Germany. Circa 1910s. Spring Sale! characterised by an almost otherworldly

characterised by an almost otherworldly storm of green on the inner surface only partially worn away in the centre

and it will be immediately recognised

attributed to prominent Italian designer Cesare Lacca

and one short split to the internal plastic liner

Height: 33cm / Max

Small Arts & Crafts Ashtray & Matchbox Holder, Hugo Berger, Goberg, Germany. Circa 1910s. Spring Sale! characterised by an almost otherworldlyDesigned by Hugo Berger for Goberg in the early 20th century, a matching ashtray and matchbox holder with striker, made in West Germany. There is something particularly interesting about the elegant scale of these pieces and the simple forms used, alongside the contrasting and somewhat medieval textures and darkened rust throughout. These are very much in keeping with the Arts & Crafts design movement with their rivets and hand applied yet uniform