Wood & Brass Ashtray ID Needed

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by vitry-le-francois, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    I've never seen an ashtray like this. As you can see, it is larger than most. The brass insert is very heavy, (almost 1/4 inch thick). The wood looks like oak or mahogany. I removed the green felt on the bottom and there were no marks on the bottom. I am wondering, because of the size and weight of the brass, that perhaps this was used on a ship? Whatcha all think?

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    vitry-le-francois, Jul 23, 2016
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings Well-Known Member

    It could've been used on a ship but felt isn't necessarily resistant to sliding.
     
    KingofThings, Jul 23, 2016
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  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I do not have the match but have an extremely heavy solid brass one (not Indian), always wondered if it was from a ship.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Jul 24, 2016
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  4. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    It looks like something you might see in a bank or something like that to me.
     
    say_it_slowly, Jul 24, 2016
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