Ashtray made of imitation walnut phenol formaldehyde. Circular

Ashtray  made of  imitation walnut  phenol formaldehyde

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Ashtray made of imitation walnut phenol formaldehyde
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Ashtray made of imitation walnut phenol formaldehyde. Circular, with three indented cigarette rests, which on underside form feet. Base moulded in raised shell pattern, Art Deco design. Base stamped with trademark: "NP" above representation of a mould, contained with a rectangle. Made c. 1930.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-173
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde
Measurements:
: 1.7717 x 5.2362 in.; 45 x 133 mm
type:
ashtray
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas