Humidor

Oscar B. Bach. New York, New York. circa 1930. Bronze, wood, paint, felt. Height overall: 2 1/4; Width overall: 7"; Depth overall: 4 1/4".

One of many Oscar Bach designs inspired by the Zodiac, the openwork bronze case depicts twelve signs of the Zodiac and is complemented by a contrasting red-painted background. The box opens to reveal a removable cedar lining. It is described in Price's 1938 book as "a utility box in the heraldic manner with the twelve signs of the zodiac."