Is this Alabaster and an Italian tourist piece?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by gauntlettgems, Jan 2, 2021.

  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    Hi Approx 6 x 4 x 3" i think this is alabaster Wondering on possible age and if I am right about the tourist thing

    Thank you for any help
    gg
     
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Proabbly Italian, but not strictly tourist ware. A nice fifties cigarette box.
     
  3. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    Oh! Would never have thought it was for cigarettes. Ty!
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I've just spotted it says Italy on the base. ;)

    Yes, ciggies. If you use a Magic Eraser VERY gently on that base it will get the muck off.
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    May well have had a matching ashtray.

    Debora
     
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  6. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    I was wondering what I should do with that. I tried water and mild soap and it didn’t really do too much
     
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Yup, ashtray indeed and sometimes a round lidded pot.
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Round lidded pot?

    Debora
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Yeah, sort of cylinder one. Ma had a set like that. I suspect the box may have been meant for ciggies and the pot for cigarillos perhaps. There was a match holder and a lighter too.
     
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