Ashtray

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Ashtray

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.399

Description

Fish-shaped ashtray resting on four fins: has protruding eyes, slitted mouth, scales, fantail; oval cut-out on back for ashes; cigarette rests on either side; mold mark runs horizontally around body.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-3/8 in

Depth

1-7/8 in

Length

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 in. (3.5 x 4.8 x 10.2 cm)

Material

Bronze

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Normal wear.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently not on appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Bathroom, First Floor