Brass Portable Ashtray with Hand-Painted Cigarette letter opener I would use it for

I would use it for serving cheeses or appetizers

The vase measures 6 1/2" tall and 3 1/4" in diameter at widest

is a portable ashtray

is a really striking rich orange with hand-painted giant yellow lily and graphic black leaves

In excellent condition

Brass Portable Ashtray with Hand-Painted Cigarette letter opener I would use it forThis charming little brass box, c. 1950s, with hand painted lit cigarette on top, is a portable ashtray, made to slip into the pocket or purse of the smoker on the go. How civilized! It would once have had a little flip down cigarette rest inside, attached to the edge, but this piece has gone missing. It could certainly still be used to to catch ashes and or save a butt or two from becoming litter, but would also make a perfect little pill box. The