Ashtray, Brass Swivel; Unknown manufacturer; 1930-1940; WY.1990.120
Ashtray, Brass Swivel
About this objectThis is a brass ashtray with a swivel finish. The top rotates easily to deposit the ash into the collecting cup below, and the pin can be pulled out to make emptying easier. It may well have been designed for use by a pipe smoker who could knock out their pipe bowl on the pin.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1930-1940
Period1930s
Place Made Medium and Materialsinorganic, processed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass
Inscription and MarksOn bowl base: 'WY 90 120'
Measurementsh 40 mm x dia 60 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsDomestic Life (household chattels, food and drink)
Object Type Object numberWY.1990.120
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