I was documenting some of my pieces earlier today and thought those with an appreciation for history might be interested in seeing this. It's the cigar ashtray that Ernest Hemingway gave to Orson Welles 60 years ago. Silver-plate, not silver. Giant of a piece. Perfect nick. A lovely, simple ashtray. Papa was not renowned for gift giving and Welles' daughter, Bibi, said it became her father's most treasured possession. Here's a wonderful clip of that bear of a man.