Antique 1920s art deco German brass ashtray with original detachable lighter this stunning decorative item was originally from the German art deco movement there is a sticker on back think it says club items and possibly makers name Aug Nolzen? Would need more research and translation very heavy well made item I have lightly polished item to keep some aged patina further cleaning may enhance item 14 cm wide 9 cm depth 8 cm tall to lighter very rare and collectible!
The Art Deco period lasted from the 1920s to the start of World War II in 1939. It was a global design movement that influenced architecture, visual arts, and design.  was a global design movement that influenced architecture, visual arts, and design. 
Origins
Art Deco originated in France and was initially called "le style moderne" or "Jazz Moderne" 
It was a reaction against the ornate styles of Art Nouveau and Victorian eras 
It was influenced by a variety of artistic movements, including Cubism, Futurism, and Constructivism 
Characteristics
Art Deco was characterized by its geometric character, bold colors, and luxurious materials 
It celebrated the modern, mechanised world while drawing on timeworn traditions 
It incorporated chic elegance, eclectic historical and national imagery, and Machine Age forms 
Influences 
Art Deco was influenced by ancient Egyptian art, Aztec and other ancient Central American art, and the design of modern ships, trains, and motor cars
Legacy
Art Deco experienced a resurgence of interest in the 1960s and again in the 1980s 
It made a fundamental impact on subsequent design 
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Art Deco was an international decorative style than ran from 1919 to 1939. Known initially as "le style moderne" or "Jazz Moderne," the style received its current name in 1968, during a period of scholarly reappraisal.
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