Bitossi “Rimini Blue” Horse Ashtray Cutting board The tapered wa handle is

The tapered wa handle is red mallee burl with an oh so classy filed bronze collar

There are some vertical marks in the original patina behind the edge from this testing

but is structurally sound

lightly used vintage condition

is flat ground nice and thin behind the edge

Bitossi “Rimini Blue” Horse Ashtray Cutting board The tapered wa handle isI wish I had more info on this piece, but as Bitossi collectors know, their prolific and varied scale of work can be challenging to properly date. It is obviously Bitossi, and obviously Rimini Blue, but whether sold through Flavia or not, and what time period I just cant say. My GUESS is 60s, possibly 70s, but although I have looked and looked, I havent been able to find another like it. Its is gorgeous, no doubt about that. Condition seems to be