Antique Dragon Smoker Ashtray by Scroll Art waterfowl The rich grain patterns and

The rich grain patterns and a warm brown finish speak to its early 20th-century craftsmanship

Dovetail joinery and a subtly molded base lend visual weight and craftsmanship to its practical build

•The blades are rusted

8" in length and 3" in depth

adorned with lion heads

Antique Dragon Smoker Ashtray by Scroll Art waterfowl The rich grain patterns andc. 1920s; Scroll Art Manufacturing Co. Bridgeport, CT Cast metal floor standing smoker's ashtray designed in the form of a coiled dragon supporting a removable ash bucket. The base is heavy and stable with flared footing, while the column rises in ribbed vertical relief to meet the sculptural upper platform. The dragon's elongated form, complete with spined back and expressive head, embodies the company's flair for bold novelty casting that blended