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Fluted ashtray

Side view of an ashtray showing the outer surface. Side view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rest. Top view of an ashtray showing the smooth inner surface. Underside view of an ashtray showing the integral feet.
Side view of an ashtray showing the outer surface. Side view of an ashtray showing the cigarette rest. Top view of an ashtray showing the smooth inner surface. Underside view of an ashtray showing the integral feet.

Classification

Description

A round bowl-like ashtray, made of phenol formaldehyde, with three cigarette or cigar rests which terminate in feet on which the ashtray stands. The exterior surface of the ashtray is fluted.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 006937

Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
50mm
Diameter
135mm

Colour

red
mottled with black