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hudsonhacker

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SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« on: August 02, 2011, 11:04:42 am »
Okay, another one that has me stumped. See pics below.

This is a little brass box with a lid, 2.5 inches square by 2.25 inches high. Inside are two little glass caps. There is a mark on the bottom, but I cannot get a good picture of it. Basically, the mark is the letter K overlapping an ovel and inside the oval it is marked " & co".

Your guess is as good as mine. I think it is some kind of old ashtray.  Picked up at an auction a few months ago. It was thrown in for free with an oil lamp I bought. Anyone have an idea what this might be?

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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 11:19:09 am »
Inkwell ??
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 11:26:47 am »
I agree with inkwell
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 11:34:17 am »
I concur, it looks to be an inkwell!
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 12:33:42 pm »
Seems as if you are doing very well !!  Writing instruments and desk accessories are holding well !!
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2011, 12:46:55 pm »
Cool! I was totally off base. Makes sense as an inkwell. Hmm, what else do I have that has me stumped??? I am sure as I go through my inventory there is something out there that still has me stumped.
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2011, 01:34:03 pm »
I am late to the table and I agree with inkwell. I am curious about the mark...is it possible this is K & O Co. for Kronheimer and Oldenbusch of New York City.  They were in business from around 1900 to 1942.
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2011, 02:01:20 pm »
That is the exact mark on the bottom. You guys are scary knowledgeable. I hope i can help out with some stuff. If anyone needs info on old sailing stuff, old horse tack, old ski equipment I can help. What people normally consider antiques, well, I am just learning. Hope not to annoy too many people with some of my questions.
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2011, 02:36:52 pm »
I personally am enjoying the heck out of your finds !!
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2011, 09:13:00 pm »
We're never annoyed by looking at antiques! That's what the site is for. :)
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2011, 02:02:59 am »
Quote from: hudsonhacker on August 02, 2011, 02:01:20 pm
If anyone needs info on ...... old horse tack, .... I can help.

Now somewhere on here is a "thread" with an unanswered question about a piece of saddle or harness leather, possibly military, iffen my memory serves me right.   ;D ;D ;D
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2011, 06:04:01 am »
Cogar, you have a great memory! Is this it? http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=4391.0
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2011, 07:01:02 am »
I will take a look at that thread and update it with what I know.
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2011, 10:09:19 am »
I thought about that but couldn`t remember where it was !!
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Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2011, 04:20:32 pm »
Agree with the others....love your posts!!!!
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