The Gem

Side view of an ashtray showing the straight sides.

Top view of an ashtray showing the cigarette indentations.

Underside view of an ashtray showing the moulded inscription.

Details

Object number

AIBDC : 006933

Country

USA

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Classification

Description

A circular, deep ashtray entitled 'The Gem' moulded from dark brown phenol formaldehyde by Harry Davies Molding Co, Chicago, Illanois, c 1930s.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Harry Davies Moulding Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "The Gem No. 850. Heat resisting plastics. Made in the USA. Harry Davies Molding Co. Chicago. Ill. " (base)

Rights

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Dimensions

Height

30mm

Diameter

89mm

Method
compression moulded

Material
plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde

Colour	Note
brown	mottled with black