Classification
Description
A large, deep, circular ashtray with rests for 6 cigarettes on the outer rim with corresponding rests towards the centre, branded on one side with the Bakelite trefoil logo, and the opposite side with 'Bakelite Limited London'. Made from black, compression moulded phenol formaldehyde circa mid 20th century.
Inscriptions
moulded: "BAKELITE LIMITED LONDON" (side)
moulded: "Reg Trade Mark TREFOIL" (side)
Object number
AIBDC : 008675SA
Date
1939 - 1960 (circa)
Country
Method
Dimensions
Height
45mm
Diameter
133mm