Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Newly Listed 1888 in Laurence Kirk

1888 in Laurence Kirk

superimposed by a vertical centrally oriented sword

this airman has been misemployed

one exhibits slight discolouration

Chief Royal Engineer

Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Newly Listed 1888 in Laurence KirkThis ashtray is constructed of a wood core in the shape of a cross section of a wing that is hollowed out to allow for ashes to be placed from the tray into it. The tray itself is constructed of brass with a bowl in a dotted design, with three pebbled platforms to accommodate a lit cigarette. On the exterior of the wooden piece is an applique of an early airplane with a black enameled Iron Cross on each wing. The bottom of the ashtray is lined with a