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ASHTRAY

Creator(s): Nicholas Haydon (Retailer)

Currently in storage


About this object

The ashtray is an oval bowl carved from banded agate. The sides slope dwonwards to the base. The oval base is made in gilt bronze with a design of a band of acanthus leaves. It sits on four lions' feet.

Object name:
ASHTRAY
Made from:
Agate -- bronze
Made in:
USA
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.158
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
MARK on bottom: Nicholas Haydon 41 West 56th Street NYC
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973