1935 Art Deco Stacked Brass & Copper Machine Age Humidor Box by John Ota, Pair

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Title: 1935 Art Deco Stacked Brass & Copper Machine Age Humidor Box by John Ota, Pair

Description: Pair of matching rare 1935 all-original decorative boxes designed and produced by John Otar in California. These boxes feature individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked to create a spectacular, twisting spiral form.

They are both signed on the bottom, inside, and lid 'Otar USA'.

This is a significant piece of Mechanical Age functional design that is gaining increased appreciation by a wider public.

Measurements: 4.75" Tall X 5.5" Wide X 5.5 Deep

United States, 1935

Reserve: $2,994.00

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1935 Art Deco Stacked Brass & Copper Machine Age Humidor Box by John Ota, Pair

Lot 0012

Estimate $3,500-$4,000

Jun 16, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT

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