Posted 7 years ago
Muggymam-33
(3 items)
I need help identifying the manufacture of this ashtray I have picked up along the way it has a W stamped on the bottom it's purple glass. I haven't seen anything like it before and haven't been able to identify it online any help would be appreciated
It's been over a week and I haven't gotten any response has anyone ever seen an ashtray like this?
Your photos are too dark. I see a D. Z. and a B.N. on the back?
There is a W stamped below the D that you see in the picture you can see it if you blow it up to W or M
I have a few of these swirl & ball ashtrays in slag glass and they were made by Wesmoreland glass company in the US . None of mine are marked with the W but I must have a closer look sometime .
Thank you so much, I also found their logos online, here
it is for you. I appreciate your help.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BnLXbke5Ars/UK2nO8U0V_I/AAAAAAAAA3U/_OVW7mPd2f8/s1600/Westmoreland+Marks.jpg
that is the intertwined WG mark for Westmoreland Glass that began use c1946. Don't know that this ashtray had a pattern name; but found one in blue at bigashtray.com
http://www.bigashtray.com/product/art-deco-ashtray/
Westmoreland introduced their #1842 Swirl and Ball pattern c1940; the pattern was reissued in various colors for many years.
The blue is really pretty too, I've had this purple one for years but was unable to identify it. Thank you so much for your help. I have a couple other pieces that I'm looking to identify I will post them soon. I love collecting unusual pieces and I have fun finding where they came from. Thanks again for your help
Yes , Very artsy & futuristic in shape , for its day , is what drew me and the purple or green & white swirl in the slag glass a bonus on mine . I think the swirl refers to the wavy indented lines in the tray , but don't quote me on that one LOL . Just an observation .