Welded Log Smoking Sculpture
About: A right of passage for journeymen welders included the making of smoking accoutremón (read: ashtray) as a final exam project. We’ve found these mostly in Texas so perhaps the practice was purely a regional delicacy.
In any event, this example is a good one. Executed in high detail and craftsmanship, this piece disassembles into three parts and even has a working saw. Composed of steel with brass highlights.
Why We Love It: There’s something primitive about this piece with a nod to exceptional talent in fabrication. The contrasting use of metals puts it over the top.
Condition: Excellent original condition with minor surface oxidation. Very heavy.
Dims: 8.5” W x 8” D x 12” H
Location: Sperryville, VA
About: A right of passage for journeymen welders included the making of smoking accoutremón (read: ashtray) as a final exam project. We’ve found these mostly in Texas so perhaps the practice was purely a regional delicacy.
In any event, this example is a good one. Executed in high detail and craftsmanship, this piece disassembles into three parts and even has a working saw. Composed of steel with brass highlights.
Why We Love It: There’s something primitive about this piece with a nod to exceptional talent in fabrication. The contrasting use of metals puts it over the top.
Condition: Excellent original condition with minor surface oxidation. Very heavy.
Dims: 8.5” W x 8” D x 12” H
Location: Sperryville, VA
About: A right of passage for journeymen welders included the making of smoking accoutremón (read: ashtray) as a final exam project. We’ve found these mostly in Texas so perhaps the practice was purely a regional delicacy.
In any event, this example is a good one. Executed in high detail and craftsmanship, this piece disassembles into three parts and even has a working saw. Composed of steel with brass highlights.
Why We Love It: There’s something primitive about this piece with a nod to exceptional talent in fabrication. The contrasting use of metals puts it over the top.
Condition: Excellent original condition with minor surface oxidation. Very heavy.
Dims: 8.5” W x 8” D x 12” H
Location: Sperryville, VA