Description
1930s – 1940s New Martinsville Viking amethyst glass cigar ashtray.
This heavy solid glass cigar ashtray was made by New Martinsville Glass Co. before they re-organized into Viking Art Glass, a popular maker of mid-century glass. The color and size pre-date this ashtray to the New Martinsville period. A beautiful, rich, deep, jewel-like purple, different from amethyst of the 1950s to 1960s.
The breathtaking art deco form can be found in Viking Art Glass references, part no. 1101. The color becomes darker according to the thickness of the glass.
Measures 10″ long per side. It is 1″ larger on each side than the 1960s cataloged size of 9″. It weighs 5 pounds. Stands 3″ tall. Large enough to hold three big cigars very comfortably. Big cigar in main image above is 6″ long.[color-box]About Viking Art Glass[/color-box]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…
