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Vintage Large Red Metal Floor Ash Bin / Ashtray

Jon Nix — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:45:32 +0000

Once upon a time, not so long ago... these were everywhere. Outside offices, cinems, restaurants, pubs. They were recognisable items of furniture almost, but obviously now are a relic of a time now past and gone. A large vintage metal cigarette ash bin or floor-standing ash tray in red with suitably demonstrative signage. And by large, we mean it's 30cm (12 in.) long, 16cm (6¼ in.) high and has a depth of 24cm (9½ in.)

In good condition considering it probably spent time outside in the elements - rust has been cleaned off carefully to leave a good balance of cleanliness and originality, the insides cleaned, the metal has been wiped down and a subtle wax finish added. It would make for a quirky piece of home decor (in either horizontal or vertical orientation) or might be a perfect fit for the collector of tobacciana who wants a slightly larger item in their collection!

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Vintage Kitsch Italian Small Glass Ashtray Stacking Holder / Dispenser

Jon Nix — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:23:47 +0000

Back in the day... when you'd probably provide your dinner guests or house visitors with their own personal ashtray! This small and rather kitsch little item is a set of four small (3 inch square) glass ashtrays which stack in a portable storage rack with a handle for dispensing when needed. A quirky little item from a time when almost everyone smoked! (Now it could be used for decorative purposes or even as a tea light holder, we think...)

Made in Italy. There are one of two minor grazes and nibbles to the glass but otherwise everything is present and correct and in good shape. The storage "rack" measures approximately 15 cm (6 in.) tall.

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Vintage brass fish-shaped ashtray or trinket dish

Jon Nix — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:11:26 +0000

This quirky fellow in brass was probably intended originally as an ashtray or trinket dish and most likely dates from the 1950s. We think he's got something about him and, having given him a clean, think he could grace a new home, perhaps a place to put your keys to go with his scales... get it? No? Suit yourself!

The tray measures 13 x 7.5 x 2 cm (5 x 3 x 1in) and is in good condition considering age and use.

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