Description
The King of Big Ashtrays. Eleven pounds of beautiful thick quality colored crystal. Huge impressive table centerpiece.
Made in the Mid-20th Century, 1940s – 1960s. In an organic smoke black with the barest hint of smoke blue. Unique mid-century color, goes with everything. Under most lighting situations the color looks gray/black. Beautiful color.
This color is often associated with Holmegaard, a high-end Danish glass house operating since the 1893 and closing down in 2009. Another celebrated glass maker called ‘Whitefriars’ (1774 to 1981) of England made stunning objects in a color called ‘Willow’. This color matches the Whitefriars Willow. Actual maker unknown, this huge beauty is unsigned.
It measures 14″ wide with a rim circumference of 42″. Stands 4 3/4″ tall. Weighs 11 lbs. It was hand-made. The three large rests were cut and polished by hand, and are beveled on the rim side. The pontil mark is polished to a half moon.
Items shown in the Big Ashtray Museum are not for sale. Big Ashtray offers a large selection of antique, vintage and retro art ashtrays, plus modern-made ashtrays, for sale in the Big Ashtray shop. Click here to view available items…
