Vintage Bronze Dancing Bear Circus Figurine Trinket Dish Brass Valet Cigar Rest

A charming and unusual vintage bronze/brass figural dish featuring a dancing bear standing on one foot, in the classic early 20th-century circus bear style. This type of figural dish was made as a desk valet tray / trinket dish / pocket-change bowl, and sometimes used as a cigar rest. The sculpting on the bear is wonderfully detailed, with textured fur, expressive posture, and a raised leg—an uncommon design compared to most static figural pieces. The dish and pedestal both show natural, age-appropriate patina consistent with late 19th–early 20th century Austrian or German bronze work (often referred to as “Vienna bronze style,” though this piece is unmarked). No base is missing—the stepped platform beneath the bear is original, and the piece displays beautifully as-is. Condition • Good vintage condition • Solid and stable • Age-expected patina on dish interior • No cracks or structural issues • Displays beautifully Approx. Use / Function • Trinket dish • Valet tray • Ring or jewelry dish • Pocket-change bowl • Cigar rest • Decorative figural bronze for desk or shelf A highly collectible and hard-to-find figural piece—perfect for lovers of antique bronze, animal figures, circus-themed décor, or unique Art Deco–era objects. Studying photos using enlarge zoom features might be helpful could show this items conditions better than any description words. If you have any questions or need to see any photographs please don’t hesitate to ask.