Small Gilt Bronze Shell-Shaped Trinket Dish - 4¼"

A charming small gilt bronze ashtray or trinket dish, modelled in the form of a naturalistic shell. Pleasingly weighty in the hand, it has a sculptural quality with softly undulating edges and a warm golden patina.

The piece is signed along the side, though the mark is now difficult to read. The surface shows gentle wear and light rubbing to the gilding in places, consistent with age and use, which only adds to its character.

Both decorative and practical, it can be used as a catchall for small objects on a desk or bedside table, or simply displayed as an elegant accent with a subtle maritime touch.