Lot #149: Pair of Vintage German Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ashtrays with Match Holders

Matching pair of vintage porcelain ashtrays with built-in match holders / spill vases. Made in Germany, these elegant pieces feature a striking, classic design that blends utility with ornate, old-world artistry. Each piece is styled with a deep cobalt blue border, intricate gold gilt detailing, and a central transfer image depicting a romantic Neoclassical / Victorian scene of figures in classical dress. The integrated top cup is designed to hold a box or book of matches upright. Item Specifications: • Type: Porcelain Ashtray with Integrated Match Holder • Quantity: Set of 2 • Origin: Made in Germany (Stamped on the reverse) • Mold Number: 488 (Impressed on the bottom) • Design: Cobalt blue rim, heavy gold gilding accents, and a Classical/Neoclassical central motif. Condition: • Good vintage condition overall. The central graphic scenes are intact and vibrant. • Wear Note: There is some visible, typical age-related wear to the gold gilt paint along the edges, and minor flea bites/scuffs on the underside rims as shown in the photos. No large, distracting structural cracks. Pickup category timeslot {A}