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Tobacciana106 of 4217HI-PLANE TOBACCO Embossed Tin SignJapanese cast iron ashtray
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    Posted 2 years ago

    rhineisfine
    (17 items)

    This unsigned ashtray or pin tray is made of copper and is about 5 inches in diameter. It features a repoussé image of an animal -- probably a bear. The underside of the tray shows the bear in negative relief. The tray is roundish but features six "lobes".
    (For categorization, I am calling this an ashtray, but it lacks the usual cigarette-shaped indentations. Possibly it's a pin tray or card tray?)
    Anyway I can't remember where I got this, nor have I any idea how old it is, where it's from or who made it. I'm not even sure how to describe the style. I just know I find the design very pleasing. It's a mystery!

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 2 years ago
      Beautiful scalloped copper tray with very pretty animal design
    2. racer4four racer4four, 2 years ago
      It certainly is a stylish and well made piece of copper work.
    3. rhineisfine rhineisfine, 2 years ago
      Thank you for the love, sherrilou, Searching1, racer4four, vetraio50, dav2no1, WhenIsraelbelieves, fortapache, Vynil33rpm, jscott0363, Newfld, kwqd !
    4. rhineisfine rhineisfine, 2 years ago
      Newfld and racer4four, thank you for your very kind comments — much appreciated!

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