One for the Man Cave: J.A. Henckels, Airplane smoking set

[El Presidente]

 

 

Germany, c. 1928
silver-plated brass, flint striker
4.75 h x 10.5 w x 9.5 l in (12 x 27 x 24 cm)

Set is comprised of two cigarette case wings, a large central cigar compartment, a round pull-out case with four nesting ashtrays, a match compartment with striker lid, a cigar-cutting propeller, and removable wheels with a waste receiver. Impressed manufacturer's mark to rudder 'J.A. Henckels Twin Works Solingen Germany.' Impressed mark to wheels and propeller 'D.R.G.M. Germany' and to ashtrays 'Germany'.