Vintage Cast Metal Dragon Ashtray Stand by Scroll Art Mfg. 1942 -the agricultural genetics company best

-the agricultural genetics company best known for its hybrid corn and the iconic winged ear logo

and rounded finial ends with shaped brackets give the piece a restrained industrial character

featuring scenic transfer designs and floral accents

" Printed in bold black-and-gold tones

tying the composition together and giving the box a strong architectural feel despite its compact size

Vintage Cast Metal Dragon Ashtray Stand by Scroll Art Mfg. 1942 -the agricultural genetics company bestScroll Art Mfg. Co. Bridgeport, CT. This standing floor ashtray combines whimsical figural design with practical smoking stand functionality in a form that became a popular novelty accessory for homes, taverns, hotels, and lounges during the mid twentieth century. The cast metal stand features a richly detailed gilt dragon with colored eyes supporting a removable black metal ash receiver with multiple cigarette rests and a self closing snuffer lid,