Set of 5 nesting hedgehog ashtrays – Walter Bosse style

Distinctive and highly decorative, this vintage set consists of five bronze hedgehog-shaped ashtrays, graduated in size.
The five pieces nest together to form a single hedgehog with numerous quills.
When separated, they become five individual small ashtrays that can also be displayed as decorative figurines.

Crafted from cast bronze, the pieces feature a beautiful dark patina with natural verdigris highlights.
Touches of gold show through on the snout, eyes, ear tips, and quill points, accentuating the set's graphic quality.

This zoomorphic design follows the concept of the famous nesting hedgehog ashtray associated with Austrian designer Walter Bosse.
As no stamp or signature was found, this set is offered as a vintage object in the style of Walter Bosse, without formal attribution to the designer or a specific manufacturer.

Its expressive appearance, rich patina, and ingenious nesting design make it a striking decorative piece.
It would make a fine addition to a collection of animal-themed bronzes, vintage ashtrays, or decorative pieces inspired by 1950s and 1960s modernist design.

Specifications:

• Type: Nesting ashtray set
• Weight: 0.640 kg
• Shape: Hedgehogs
• Number of pieces: Five
• Material: Cast bronze
• Finish: Dark patina with verdigris highlights and gilded details
• Style: Walter Bosse, modernist animal design
• Estimated period: Second half of the 20th century
• Stamp: None
• Attribution: Unattributed; sold as "Walter Bosse style"
• Usage: Individual ashtrays, figurines, or decorative objects

Condition:

This vintage set features a pronounced patina, natural signs of oxidation, color variations, and partial wear to the gilded finishes.
These signs of age are particularly visible on the interiors and sides of the individual hedgehogs.
They contribute to the bronze's authentic vintage character.
The set includes the five pieces shown in the photographs.
Please carefully examine all the photographs, which complement this description and allow you to assess its condition.

Dimensions of the nested set:

• Length: +/- 12.5 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm
• Height: +/- 6.5 cm

The dimensions of the five pieces decrease progressively.

This is a pre-owned item, sold in its current condition.
Careful packaging and shipping.