These four metal objects are smoking accessories in a matching set that consist of two identical, circular ashtrays and cylindrical cigarette holder fitted into an concave oval tray. Its metal chrome color is accented with decorative red enamel around the sides of each object. The cigarette holder sits in between the ashtrays and is the tallest object, with a domed top and thin cylindcrical handle. It is mostly red in color on its exterior, with the lid being a silver metal finish, consistent coloring matching to the rest of the set. The ashtrays flank the cigarette holder and are stout, circular containers with hole openings. There is a slight curve upward toward the opening, minus two divits to hold cigarettes in a resting position. The tray, oval and elongated, hold the three vessels with a concave dish surrounded by elevated edge, with a matching red band around the perimeter.

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This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Object ID #1158822305.

Object Timeline

1936	Work on this object began.
1937	Work on this object ended.
1991	We acquired this object.
2015	We photographed this object. We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
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Object ID #18637053

This is a tray. It was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1936–1937 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chromium-plated metal,enamel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Ashtray
silver.
Gift of International Business Machines Corp..
1969-8-1

Ashtray
jigsaw-cut, hand-hammered, and incised copper.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2016-43-1

Ashtray
chromium-plated metal.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-94

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

Ashtray
silver.
Gift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson.
1981-13-32

Its dimensions are

Overall: 1.3 x 28.8 x 12.7 cm (1/2 x 11 5/16 x 5 in.)

Cite this object as

Object ID #18637053; Made by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); chromium-plated metal,enamel; Overall: 1.3 x 28.8 x 12.7 cm (1/2 x 11 5/16 x 5 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-95

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Accession Number 1991-59-95
Object ID 18637053