YZ Nut Bird Vintage Ashtray 6 Inch Horn Or Bone Bill Rare Henry Howell And Co.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:5860 | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Original/Repro: Original |
YZ Nut Bird with stamp to base as shown.
Possibly dates to the 1920s or 30s. Made by Henry Howell and Co Ltd. Only a small % of these were made for Dunhill so I can't guarantee this one was, still sought after though. Looks like a Woodpecker with that crest to his head although his beak is perhaps slightly too long and the wrong shape for a Woodpecker !!
Has a rare horn or bone long beak , most seem to be phenolic Bakelite type material, glass eyes and phenolic feet in r...ed. Body and head look to be from nut, he sits on a stump of wood, possibly bamboo. The ashtray looks to be some kind of tropical hardwood. These were made in England as per the stamp so a lot of sourcing materials from abroad was used. Interesting to know how many Countries make up this chap.
Measures 6 inches long and just under 4 a cross at its widest, 5 inches tall. His impressive bill is just under 3 inches long.
Condition is good , minor wear from age as expected. Beak has a split or crack at the base which is partial and does not run the entire width, possibly repaired or a natural fault, not sure, looks a bit like his mouth and not too worrying.
Charming piece which I believe to be authentic. Good luck.
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Possibly dates to the 1920s or 30s. Made by Henry Howell and Co Ltd. Only a small % of these were made for Dunhill so I can't guarantee this one was, still sought after though. Looks like a Woodpecker with that crest to his head although his beak is perhaps slightly too long and the wrong shape for a Woodpecker !!
Has a rare horn or bone long beak , most seem to be phenolic Bakelite type material, glass eyes and phenolic feet in r...ed. Body and head look to be from nut, he sits on a stump of wood, possibly bamboo. The ashtray looks to be some kind of tropical hardwood. These were made in England as per the stamp so a lot of sourcing materials from abroad was used. Interesting to know how many Countries make up this chap.
Measures 6 inches long and just under 4 a cross at its widest, 5 inches tall. His impressive bill is just under 3 inches long.
Condition is good , minor wear from age as expected. Beak has a split or crack at the base which is partial and does not run the entire width, possibly repaired or a natural fault, not sure, looks a bit like his mouth and not too worrying.
Charming piece which I believe to be authentic. Good luck.
Please see my other items for sale, all items can be viewed at myantique shop. All the info you need can be found in this listing.
