Mechanical Chef Match Holder/Ashtray

Product Description
Mechanical Chef Match Holder/Ashtray: Unusual, early mechanical match holder on wooden base has figural metal chef who mechanically lifts off lid from pot when you push down on his ladle. The pot, lid and spoon are high quality brass, figure and matchbox holder are white metal. Neat and unusual piece in very nice overall condition.

Size: 6 x 5-5/8 diameter
Date of Sale: 11/30/12

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