Ashtray

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Ashtray

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.387

Description

Ball-shaped brass ashtray with riding hat and stirrup cast decoration on side: base is oval with molding at top and bottom; ball rests on base; tab-shaped striker on base; underneath is a piece of flint held in place by screw and washer.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1950

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (7.6 x 8.9 x 10.5 cm)

Material

Flint, brass, Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Scratches on base.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently not on appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library-Billiard Room