ID help please: ceramic open-back tortoise

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  1. OldThing

    OldThing Member

    Tribe... :)

    Another "estate box" find tonight. Very interested in info about the underside mark. Google Images is not much help. I understand that this figurine originally had a thin metal band that went around the rear, slotted into the two side holes, and sported a tab to place a cigarette on, so I am assuming the original purpose was "ashtray".

    tortoise ashtray S.jpg tortoise ashtray L.jpg tortoise ashtray K.jpg
     
    OldThing, Jul 2, 2023
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  2. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    That would be my guess.
     
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  5. OldThing

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    OldThing, Jul 11, 2023
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  6. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    Yes, still a mystery. My feeling is that one isn't Treasure Craft, either. Joining the site wouldn't give anything but the selling price, as far as I know.
     
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