Ashtray Stand Appraisal

Art Glass Smoking Stand / Ashtray with Hanging Hook

This appears to be an antique or vintage art glass smoking stand or ash receiver. Its most striking feature is the vibrant and chaotic color palette, dominated by reds and oranges with significant black crackle-like patterns and splashes of yellow and green, creating a mottled or spatter-glass effect. The top section is round and slightly domed, tapering down to a narrower central area before flaring out again to a stable, round base. The design incorporates four curved, organic-shaped supports or legs that connect the upper and lower sections, forming open spaces between them. Within these open spaces, it is possible to discern indentations or rests, likely for cigarettes or cigars, suggesting its function as an ash receptacle. Atop the domed lid, there is a brass or bronze-toned metal hook, indicating it might have been designed to be hung or possibly as a handle. The overall construction suggests it is made of art glass, possibly a form of slag glass or a similar technique, where different colored glass pieces are swirled or blended together. The surface appears to have a glossy finish, typical of glass. There are no immediate visible signs of major damage like chips or cracks, but the metallic hook shows some patina consistent with age. This piece likely dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, possibly from the Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts period, given its organic forms and the distinctive glasswork which resembles some Tiffany or Loetz pieces though without specific markings it's impossible to confirm the maker. The craftsmanship seems solid, with the glass forming a cohesive and aesthetically unique object.