An ashtray in unlacquered polished brass designed by Carl Auböck II circa 1950. The crown is now being cast, using the same sculptured wooden positive mould, in the same workshop by Carl Auböck IV. The fourth-generation Viennese workshop of Carl Auböck combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic. The enduring nature of Auböck designs like this Crown Ashtray can be attributed to “simplicity and high quality—no fashionable tricks,” says Carl Auböck IV, who now oversees the workshop with his sister, Maria. “Such artefacts develop a soul over time, a certain patina.” [spb_text_block title="" animation="none" animation_delay="0" simplified_controls="yes" custom_css_percentage="no" padding_vertical="0" padding_horizontal="0" margin_vertical="0" border_size="0" border_styling_global="default" width="1/1" el_position="first last"][/spb_text_block] [spb_toggle title="+ Care" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"]

This unlacquered brass object will develop a patina over time. Polish by buffing with soft cloth. Brass polish may also be used; use a second clean, dry cloth to buff the brass to a shine. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Technical information" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Material: Polished brass Origin: Handmade in Austria Dimensions: 6x4 cm Imperfections such as small scratches and/or minor nicks on the surface of this item are evidence of the handmade production process and should not be considered defects. [/spb_toggle]