Ashtray

1920-1940

Maker

Stede

Measurements

1-1/8 in x 8-1/2 in x 6 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter or similar alloy

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Jack Jacobs

Accession Number

2013.213

Inscription

The “STEDE” mark with a horse’s head in relief within a rectangle is stamped into the outside bottom.

Comments

The shallow, flat-bottomed ashtray is a modern design adapted from a late 18th century porringer design with a flowered handle, an object made in America and England.  Unlike a porringer, this ashtray has very low sidewalls, thus cannot be used to hold liquids or more solid foods.