Description
Beautiful mid 20th Century hand-cut crystal from behind the wall.
The German Democratic Republic (known in English as East Germany) was a socialist state created by the Soviet Union in the Soviet Zone of occupied Germany after WWII. East Germany existed from October 7, 1949 until October 3, 1990, when it joined the adjacent Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), producing the current joined state of Germany.
The East German government owned the Imperlux Company who made this striking, deep ashtray with hand cut, full lead crystal. Most of the edges are beveled to prevent chiggers. Original worn label “World’s Finest Imperlux Genuine Hand Cut Lead Crystal Made in German Democratic Republic” still attached.
Thick, heavy 1/4″ walls of crystal. Measures 4″ x 4″, 3″ tall. Deep hollow bowl is perfect keeping the smoking residue in control. Keeps down the mess. Weighs 2.25 lbs.
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