Vintage Bronze and Copper-Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookend Ashtray blue briefcase demonstrating the careful craftsmanship of

demonstrating the careful craftsmanship of late Victorian utilitarian metalwork

became one of the most recognized American producers of pre-made ice cream cones

No longer were there discernible variations from one paw foot to another or one column to the other - as the bookcase aptly illustrates

though these are all surface-level

This piece was used to ship cans of motor oil and features stamped branding

Vintage Bronze and Copper-Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookend Ashtray blue briefcase demonstrating the careful craftsmanship ofc. 1930s; Metal Corp. of America Hollywood, CA Bronze and copper plated Art Deco bookend ashtray modeled as a stylized Trojan horse, rendered with streamlined curves and stepped detailing characteristic of the period. The horse rises from a scalloped circular tray, allowing the piece to function both as a sculptural bookend and a utilitarian ashtray. The form balances decorative presence with weight and stability, suggesting desk, library, or smoking