Barrel-shaped ashtray of green phenolic

Made:
1920-1950 in England
maker:
Velos Limited
Barrel-shaped ashtray of green phenolic

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Barrel-shaped ashtray of green phenolic
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Barrel-shaped ashtray of green phenolic, two parts which screw together in middle, made by Velos, England, Patent no.414224.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1979-624/253
Materials:
pf
Measurements:
diameter 76 mm
height 81 mm
type:
ashtray
credit:
Jesse, J

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