Vintage smoking set with music box - Dispenser, lighter and ashtray - 1960s

Set of 1960s desk accessories for smokers, consisting of three coordinated pieces made of metal with a golden finish and openwork filigree details.

History of the object: These types of mechanical sets were prestige items in European offices during the mid-20th century. The central dispenser incorporates a wind-up musical mechanism that, when the internal section is raised, plays the melody "Aria del Torero" from Georges Bizet's opera Carmen, combining functionality with the mechanical entertainment characteristic of the era.

Details and characteristics:
- Period: 1960s.
- Technique: Metalwork with industrial filigree and gold and chrome finish.
- Dispenser dimensions: Height 16 cm (6.3 in), Diameter 8.5 cm (3.3 in), Weight 505 g (1.1 lbs).
- Ashtray dimensions: Height 9 cm (3.5 in), Diameter 11 cm (4.3 in), Weight 165 g (0.4 lbs).
- Lighter dimensions: Height 9 cm (3.5 in), Diameter 5 cm (2.0 in), Weight 136 g (0.3 lbs).
- Material: Brass and chromed metal.
- Condition: Excellent vintage conservation. The musical mechanism works correctly. The lighter requires regular gas or fuel charging for decorative or functional use.

Collection value: Item of interest for collectors of Mid-Century mechanical objects and tobacco-related collectibles. Its value lies in the integrity of the set and the operational status of the music box.