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Ashtrays29 of 1361Antique Bronze Match Box Holder/AshtrayVintage copper ashtray or pin tray with bear design
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    Posted 2 years ago

    Blueyecon
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    These two containers look to have been used as incense burners but I’m wondering if their purpose is for something else. They are solid brass and about 1 1/2 in deep and 5 in across. Do you think they are simply incense burners?

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 2 years ago
      Possibly for an ice bucket interior...see picture #6

      https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/dining-entertaining/sterling-silver/vintage-sterling-silver-crystal-ice-pail-bucket-mid-20th-century/id-f_21997992/
    2. Blueyecon Blueyecon, 2 years ago
      @dave2no1 that's interesting. It didn't occur to me these might not be meant to go together with the bases. One does not quite fit well any way. Thanks for the input.
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 2 years ago
      Reminds me of our old silver coffee perculator and some did have top parts like this.

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