ASHTRAY
Creator(s): Asprey and Company (Maker)
Currently in storage
About this object
In the bottom of the ashtray is a bronze medal of King Edward VIII. On the front of the medal which shows in the bottom of the ashtray is a profile head of Edward VIII. He is facing to the right and wears a crown and regalia. He has an inscription around him. On the reverse which shows on the underside of the ashtray is an inscription surrounded by a wreath. The ashtray is round in ahpe with four indentations spaced around the edge. There are two handles whih are shaped in the form of an art deco crown with a cross on top.
- Object name:
- ASHTRAY
- Made from:
- Silver -- bronze medal
- Made in:
- London, England
- Date made:
- 1936
- Size:
- 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.227
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK; INSCRIPTION at the bottom: Lion passant (sterling fineness, 1936-); Leopard's head (London Assay office, 1936-); Date letter A (1936); A & Co Ltd on a rectangle (maker Asprey & Co.); Stamped: Asprey/ London; engraved opposite the marks: C. E Stone (in script); on front of medal: King Edward VIII; on back of medal: Ascended the throne Jan. 20th 1936 Abdicated Dec. 10th 1936
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973