Topic: faceted alexandrite ashtray, maybe Heinrich Hoffmann or something else ??

[jonchellycain]

Hi all
I picked this piece up, thinking it may be Hoffmann but i havent so far been able to confirm, maybe im completly wrong and its something else entirely
Its been nicely made with faceted edges to all corners and side.
The sides are 8.6cms, 8.6cms, 9cms,
The corner facets are 3.3cms, 3cms, 2.9cms
At its widest point its 12cms
3.5cms thick.
No markings or signiatures unfortunitly, the base is completly smooth and flat with a little wear, nothing major.
The Neodmium/alexandrite is quite subtle (not a massive colour difference, as ive seen on other pieces), it does seem to look more dramatic in the pictures though.
any ideas would be much apreciated
many thanks
michelle

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[Lustrousstone]

More likely ZBS, methinks.

[jonchellycain]

cheers christine, just had a quick scout on ebay and the first one i found was your little round one 

[Lustrousstone]

Biggish would be more accurate. You wouldn't want to drop it on your toe.