Bronze Art Nouveau Ashtray ?

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  1. Brubaker50

    Brubaker50 Well-Known Member

    Picked up this nice bronze ashtray and looking some help to identify , no markings looks like the letters L W on the top. P8060158.JPG P8060157.JPG
     
    Brubaker50, Aug 6, 2017
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  2. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    According to several monograms that I have, it is upside down and looks like TM.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Aug 6, 2017
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    Christmasjoy, tie.dye.cat and Any Jewelry like this.
  3. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    clutteredcloset49, Aug 6, 2017
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  4. Brubaker50

    Brubaker50 Well-Known Member

    Hi Thanks for the replies will try it the other way looks to be right. P8060157.JPG
     
    Brubaker50, Aug 6, 2017
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  5. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    The W looks upside down when compared to the William and Mary trivet from Williamsburg VA that I have. The L upside down looks like a Capital T. I guess who is looking at it will interpret either way. The way the M or W crosses in the middle is what made me think of T&M not WL.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Aug 6, 2017
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  6. Brubaker50

    Brubaker50 Well-Known Member

    Would the letters make more sense if what looks like flower heads were the other way ie W L ?
     
    Brubaker50, Aug 6, 2017
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I think the OP had it right the first time. My guess is this was someone's wedding gift or Christmas present circa 1910.
     
    evelyb30, Aug 6, 2017
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