Fall Fine Art, Furniture and Decorations
Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 9
Thomas Molesworth, Burro Ashtray Stand
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Thomas Molesworth (American, 1890 - 1977)
Burro Ashtray Stand, 1938 USA
Patinated wrought iron, steel.
Unsigned.
H: 24 1/4 W: 9 in.
Literature: Molesworth: The Pioneer of Western Design, Terry Winchell illustrates a similar example in the introduction.
Thomas Molesworth was the founder of the Shoshone Furniture Company in 1931. Molesworth and his artisans pioneered the distinctive American West style of furniture and decor. The company was in business until 1961 in Cody, Wyoming.
Pitting and oxidation to base, losses to painted finish and scratches commensurate with age.
Burro Ashtray Stand, 1938 USA
Patinated wrought iron, steel.
Unsigned.
H: 24 1/4 W: 9 in.
Literature: Molesworth: The Pioneer of Western Design, Terry Winchell illustrates a similar example in the introduction.
Thomas Molesworth was the founder of the Shoshone Furniture Company in 1931. Molesworth and his artisans pioneered the distinctive American West style of furniture and decor. The company was in business until 1961 in Cody, Wyoming.
Condition
Overall Dimensions
Width: 9.00
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By descent in the family of an Ohio collector.
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