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The item highlighted in the selected region is indeed a Carl Auböck patinated brass ashtray, designed by Austrian modernist Carl Auböck II. Specifically, this scoop-shaped scoop silhouette aligns with Model 3597, originally designed around 1948.
The piece showcases Auböck’s signature mid-century organic form, balancing a sculptural shape with functional utility. True vintage originals from this era typically feature a distinct heavy weight and are stamped on the underside with the manufacturer’s mark stating Auböck Made in Austria.
Here are similar mid-century modernist brass ashtrays and catchalls from the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop:
