Ashtray [Teal]; Tasman Empire Airways Limited (New Zealand, estab. 1940, closed ...

Name/Title

Ashtray [Teal]

About this object

A white porcelain ashtray made by Noritake, Japan for Tasman Empire Airways Limited. The ashtray is white with a gold trim at the rim. Printed on the wide rim in gold is: 'TEAL'. There is a deep centre for collecting ash.

Maker

Tasman Empire Airways Limited (New Zealand, estab. 1940, closed 1965)

Maker Role

Commissioned by

Maker

Noritake (Japan, estab. 1904)

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Place Made

Japan

Measurements

H 35 L 130 W 130 Dia 230mm (H 1 3/8 L 5 1/8 W 5 1/8 Dia 9 1/16")

Credit Line

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)

Object Type

Ashtray/Containers for Smoking & Tobacco/Household Accessories/02 Furnishings/Nomenclature

Object number

2012.697

Copyright Licence  

All rights reserved