1890's Grinnell Sprinklers Advertising Cigar Ashtray with Match Holder

Wonderful 1890's Grinnell Sprinklers advertising cigar ashtray with match holder. The center of the ashtray features an actual sprinkler patented in 1889! The edges of the ashtray read: "GRINNELL COMPANY INC FOUNDED 1850". The sprinkler shows markings on either side: "155" and "A-31" and the center of the side showing "155" reads: "PAT NOV 12 '89 155° 31 N", the match holder is attached with a screw and nut.

Circa 1890's

Approximately 4 ½" x 3 ½" tall

Mostly brass with a few steel parts.

None.

"PAT NOV 12 '89 155° 31 N"

This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHX15 LAAEX6/15 SeABJX5/16

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): Ashtray shows minor to moderate use, a few areas of oxidation, overall handsome patina.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.