Antique Jennings Brothers Art Deco Figural Nude Female Vide-Poche / Ashtray Dish (Signed "J.B.")Up for sale is a magnificent, authentic 1920s–1930s Art Deco figural tabletop dish, vide-poche, or ashtray manufactured by the highly prestigious Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. This beautifully cast piece features a stylized nude female figurine standing gracefully with her arms swept behind her head, capturing the quintessential elegance and fluid lines of the American Art Deco movement. The underside of the heavy cast metal base features the authentic "J.B." foundry maker's stamp alongside original factory production mold dots.The sculpture retains its exquisite, original dark-patinated bronze finish with gorgeous, genuine age-appropriate wear revealing the warm brass-toned metal undertones along the base edges. Crucially, this piece remains complete with its original clear ribbed crystal/glass insert bowl, which sits perfectly nested in the cast frame and is completely free of any chips, cracks, or flea bites. Perfect for use as a luxury vanity jewelry catcher, desk accessory, or a standout centerpiece display of signed early 20th-century American art metalwork. Please see the detailed photos to verify the maker's stamp and evaluate the exceptional condition of this piece.
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