Ashtray made of imitation walnut phenol formaldehyde. Circular

Made:
1930-1940
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, indented pipe rest in form of pipe, plus small rectangular indentation with circular protrusion (for striking pipe against?). Upper flat rim decorated with four sets of three raised parallel rods, which travel down sides, Art Deco motif. Base stamped "MADE IN ENGLAND". Made c. 1930.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-174
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde
Measurements:
: 1.1811 x 5.9055 in.; 30 x 150 mm
type:
ashtray
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas