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Need help with cigar ashtray

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by gregsglass, Jan 15, 2018.

  1. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I have this 5¼" square chrome Fraternal ashtray . In the center is 1879 ZY then an apostrophe A and 1929. The back has a triangle with three letters and a triangle in the center. I know it is a 50th anniversary. I am hoping to get the right chapter and where it was or is. The date is good but the (' A ) is confusing as to which frat it belongs to.
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    gregsglass, Jan 15, 2018
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    That's a Greek psi, not a Y. So Zeta Psi is the frat you're looking for.
     
    Bakersgma, Jan 15, 2018
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  3. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    It may be from the Columbia University New York chapter which was an Alpha chapter. That would explain the "A". The 1879 date would be right & you are definitely in the right area to find one from that chapter.

    https://zetapsi.org/about/chapters/
     
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  4. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Thanks for the information. Sorry for the horrible photos but I just started taking pictures with the new camera and it is a horrible learning curve.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Jan 15, 2018
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  5. janettekay

    janettekay Well-Known Member

    Gee...and here I thought your photos were just fine ;)
     
    janettekay, Jan 15, 2018
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