Spherical ashtray, Space Age, by F.W. Quist, Germany, 1960s

Description

The item presented is a spherical desk ashtray manufactured by the German company F.W. Quist in the 1960s.
The design represents the iconic Space Age style and is characterised by a distinctive orange casing with a glossy finish. The body is made of enamelled metal and fitted with a nickel-plated flap, while the sphere rests on a stable, flat base integrated into the body.