Vintage Bronze and Copper-Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookend Ashtray blue briefcase MM - 12879 - 031825

MM - 12879 - 031825

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Artist: Auguste Moreau (1834-1917

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Vintage Bronze and Copper-Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookend Ashtray blue briefcase MM - 12879 - 031825c. 1930s; Metal Corp. of America Hollywood, CA Bronze and copper plated Art Deco bookend ashtray modeled as a stylized Trojan horse, rendered with streamlined curves and stepped detailing characteristic of the period. The horse rises from a scalloped circular tray, allowing the piece to function both as a sculptural bookend and a utilitarian ashtray. The form balances decorative presence with weight and stability, suggesting desk, library, or smoking