ASHTRAY
Creator(s): Nicholas Haydon (Retailer)
Currently in storage
About this object
The ashtray is carved from a mottled turquoise stone. The shape is that of a water lily leaf. It stands on a base made in gilt metal. It has a wavy edge and four low feet that look like paws.
- Object name:
- ASHTRAY
- Made from:
- Turquoise -- metal
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 8.4 x 11.8 cm (3 5/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.194
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MARK on bottom: Nicholas Haydon 41 West 56 th Street NYC
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973