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Posted 2 years ago
PhilDavidA…
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The Australian trench art ashtray I won in an auction in Essex from
a family run auction I like to buy from.
I just saw a site that had around 2 similar items for sale at one time. I think those were brass with a chrome plating. Looks like they may have been made in England during 46 and 47. Both other examples I saw had the tray with engraved kangaroo and the major Australian cities. I also have seen photos of ones with a brass kangaroo that sat on the tray, probably around 4 inches high.
AshtraysEven though the practice of smoking tobacco has been around since the 16th …
Trench ArtStrictly speaking, trench art is a phrase that describes folk art created b…
VERY COOL ASHTRAY!!!!! love it!!!!
Just dropped by to wish You and Yours a Merry Christmas and thanks for your comments on mine and sharing your treasures!!!!
Now THAT is an ashtray I'd love to have and I don't even smoke!
Very nice.
Hi I'm fairly certain they were made in Australia and sold to yanks as souveniers.
Hi Ozmarty, I never said they were made anywhere else, but I guess if you were the one making them, then I understand.
The other thing to remember is the war was a combined effort and as colonies of Britain at the time the soldiers were recruited in both our countries ! These were sold in all countries and were popular reminders of the war and the war effort.
Thanks AmberRose !~