Three Peeps / Chicks Terra Cotta Cigar Holder

Price: 225

Sold by Bodenheimer-Mayer House

This terra cotta cigar holder is stamped L & C 12 on the bottom of the base. It features three newly hatched chickens, one of which still has part of its shell on its back. One of the chicks overlooks a basket like shaped dish which probably served as an ash tray. The others stand on foliage in front of the cigar holder and beside the match holder. Today, these cigar holders are used as desk organizers, holding pens, paperclips and stamps. The round base is approximately 7” in diameter. It is approximately 5 1/2”tall. The cigar holder is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. However, it appears as if possibly a long gone piece of felt or some similar fabric may have been glued to the base. When it was removed some of the glazing went with it thus leaving some visible discoloration on the rim when the piece is turned upside down.