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Rene Umberto Scarponi 1932 Patented Boat Cigarette Cigar Holder Ashtray

$795
£605.38
€697.07
CA$1,126.58
A$1,211.80
CHF 647.62
MX$14,283.71
NOK 8,165.01
SEK 7,464.37
DKK 5,208.32

About the Item

A combined ash receiver, cigar and cigarette holder made of cast patinated copper in the form of a cabin cruiser boat issued US design patent 87,647 in 1932 to R. U. Scarponi of 1929 54th Street Brooklyn, NY, born in Rome, Italy 1900, employed by Con-Edison at 4 Irving Place, NYC. In 1926 he married Katherine or Catherine Bondfield and together they had one child, a daughter, Frances Dolores Scarponi in June 1928 who passed away in December 1928. Three pieces total: the boat, the roof of the cabin and the deck of the bow (these lift off for storing matches and ash) Des. Patent 87,647 Aug. 23, 1932. R. U. SCARPONI COMBINED ASH RECEIVER, CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDER
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Cast,Plated,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1932
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear to patinated finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886636630682

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