This striking desk accessory exemplifies an iconic blend of luxury and functionality. The ashtray was meticulously crafted in France circa 1950. Fashioned from bi-color molded crystal with luminous clear and topaz yellow colors, the piece serves as an ashtray or desk tidy with timeless elegance. The catchall is nicely nested inside a modernist hand-stitched brown leather holder. While no designer's mark is visible, the distinctive design elements unmistakably speak to the French fine makers' aesthetic, making it a sophisticated addition to any refined private interior or collector's ensemble. The leather holder bears the following inscription on its underside: Lainiere de Picardie (Picardie Wool Factory), which suggests that this piece may have been a corporate gift for the company's more distinguished clients.