1960s Italian Three Piece Green Genuine Hand Carved Alabaster Smoking Set Unused
Date: 20th Century
PRICE: SOLD
Dimensions: H 9,5cm W 18cm D 17cm
Shipping: $ 50
Very decorative unused 1960s Italian hand carved green alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi.
New and unused in its original box.
Consists of a heavy ashtray, also very useful as trinket dish or vide-poche.
A table lighter.
And a very pretty lidded hinged box, which originally would have held cigarettes but also could be used to keep jewellery or little treasures in.
Cigarette sales peaked in the 20th century, people were allowed to smoke in the office, the cinema, at restaurants, indoors and outdoors. Once women were able to smoke freely, smoking became a social norm and in general it was considered an act of elegance and sophistication. Businessmen in the 1960s were rarely seen without a cigarette in their hand.
So needles to say you needed pretty smoking accessories on your desk or coffee table. My guess is, that this set was a gift to someone who didn't smoke, because is has never been used.
This gorgeous set would make a stunning colour-pop accent in any interior.
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