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