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ASHTRAY

Creator(s): Cartier (Firm)

On view in: First Floor Library


About this object

Ashtray is set with nine carved intaglio stones, graduated in size. They appear to be antique seals in various minerals. At narrow end is an applied piece of silver, ridged to hold cigarettes.

Object name:
ASHTRAY
Made from:
Silver -- agate -- cornelian -- onyx -- amethyst
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
1948
Size:
11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.602
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARKS STERLING Cartier [on side] COAT OF ARM, MONOGRAMS A variety of coats of arms and monograms on set carved stones
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973