Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray GTRexclude One document is German

One document is German

with flared tail

Charles William Fletcher died on May 31

with period wear on reverse hilt

by King Carol I

Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray GTRexclude One document is GermanThis ashtray is constructed of a wood core in the shape of a cross section of a wing that is hollowed out to allow for ashes to be placed from the tray into it. The tray itself is constructed of brass with a bowl in a dotted design, with three pebbled platforms to accommodate a lit cigarette. On the exterior of the wooden piece is an applique of an early airplane with a black enameled Iron Cross on each wing. The bottom of the ashtray is lined with a