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Nonsmoker The Velos Ash Barrel

Side view of an ashtray showing the barrel shape. Side view of an ashtray showing the barrel shape. Top view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rests. Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription on the base. Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription on the base. Top view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rests. Inside view of an ashtray showing the screw thread. Inside view of an ashtray showing the brass fitting in the base.
Side view of an ashtray showing the barrel shape. Side view of an ashtray showing the barrel shape. Top view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rests. Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription on the base. Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription on the base. Top view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rests. Inside view of an ashtray showing the screw thread. Inside view of an ashtray showing the brass fitting in the base.

Classification

Description

A two part ash container in the form of a barrel. The top section has three indentations for cigarettes and has a flexible brass chute inside which directs the ash into the base of the barrel. The two halves fit together with a screw thread. The barrel is made from dark brown, compression moulded phenol formaldehyde.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Frank Pitchford & Co.

Inscriptions

moulded: "Nonsmoker The Velos Ash Barrel. No 1350 Patents Pending. Reg. Design 784762. Velos. Trade Mark. Made in England." (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006193

Date

1932 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
80mm
Diameter
75mm

Colour

brown