Gadeware ashtray

Side view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rests at the top. Side view of an ashtray showing the stepped and tapered side. Side view of an ashtray showing the stepped and tapered side. Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription in the base. Underside view of an ashtray showing the hollow base. Top view of an ashtray showing the smooth internal surface.
Side view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rests at the top. Side view of an ashtray showing the stepped and tapered side. Side view of an ashtray showing the stepped and tapered side. Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription in the base. Underside view of an ashtray showing the hollow base. Top view of an ashtray showing the smooth internal surface.

Classification

Description

A circular Gadeware ashtray with a tapering stepped side.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Dura Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "Gadeware. Made in GT Britain" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006320SA

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
36mm
Diameter
75mm

Colour

brown