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This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Smoker's set Smoker's Set.

Object Timeline

1936

  • Work on this object began.

1937

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Smoker's set Ashtray

This is a ashtray. It was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1936–1937 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chromium-plated metal,enamel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 3 x 6 diameter cm (1 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Smoker's set Ashtray; Made by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); chromium-plated metal,enamel; Overall: 3 x 6 diameter cm (1 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-97

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