Art Nouveau Depose Antique Bronze Ashtray Trinket Dish Waterloo Lion Napoleon for Sale

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Art Nouveau Depose Antique Bronze Ashtray Trinket Dish Waterloo Lion Napoleon For Sale

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Art Nouveau Depose Antique Bronze Ashtray Trinket Dish Waterloo Lion Napoleon:
$49.99

This exquisite antique bronze ashtray / trinket dish features The piece is estimated to be from the 1850s and is an original Art Nouveau style item.

Vintage brass ashtray commemorating the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1885 , when Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated. The date of manufacture of this item is unclear, it is believed to be pre WW1- 1890-1910. Heavy sand cast ashtray made of brass with images of The lion mound at Waterloo cast into the piece, measurements are 5" x4"- 13 x 10 cm, Top front right top corner shows slight discolouration from use. Cast images and markings still clear. Base of ashtray marked DEPOSE GL. The lion mound at Waterloo Below this point, almost 200 years ago, Allied infantry squares prepared to meet the shock of French cavalry action. On top front is a detailed inscription of The lion mound at Waterloo, a large lion on a plinth inscribed and dated in French and combination of letters in Roman Numerals for: 18 th June 1815 and the word " WATERLOO " on bottom front. This tem was made in France for the British and German markets. A very nice detailed piece. Perfect for cigars. Perfect for collectors of metalware and other unique collectibles. Has patina. See pictures for details and condition. Packaged carefully and shipped with tracking.