Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Auction Archive measuring 38 mm (w) x

measuring 38 mm (w) x 60

Sylvester and Golden Spur was established in 1841 by Pope Gregory XVI

1917 and remembered on the Vimy Memorial

Redo Saarläutern” on reverse

engraver marked "L GIORGI F

Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Auction Archive measuring 38 mm (w) xThis 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