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cs80

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upright ashtray
« on: February 08, 2013, 01:02:51 pm »
Any ideas on the date or information of this ashtray?
It says wellington stone co number 7 on the underside of the top
and a patent is stamped on the bottom

I saw the same one in a google search but it wasn't sold, that seller said it was turn of the century.  I got this one at a local antique shop.

Thanks.


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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2013, 01:44:02 pm »
The patent says 1924 so......1924?
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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2013, 01:55:40 pm »
Bet it was from the late 20's to possibly early 30's.  That date is just when the patent was approved!  LOLOL

In excellent shape they sell anywhere from $30 to $45 in my area.
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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2013, 02:57:44 pm »
I have a couple of these. You are missing the glass ashtray.
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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2013, 03:04:48 pm »
Thanks for the date estimation.  That's what I paid for it too, $50.

Yeah instead of the original ashtray I am using a punched sheet-metal one that happens to fit.
What does the correct one look like?  Plain glass or are there any decorations?

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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2013, 03:26:02 pm »
Plain glass. Mine are Amber colored. They are hard to find because a lot of them got broken.
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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2013, 07:41:46 pm »
Most were amber color,, guess that was the "in" color back then !!  A few were clear and green glass !!  But if you find one don`t quibble about the color !! 

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Re: upright ashtray
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2013, 10:06:47 am »
Amber covered up tar stains much better than clear glass.
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