1890's Grinnell Sprinklers Advertising Cigar Ashtray with Match Holder
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1890's Grinnell Sprinklers Advertising Cigar Ashtray with Match Holder

Code: trc00010gpa


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: 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.

VINTAGE: Circa 1890's

SIZE: Approximately 4 ½" x 3 ½" tall

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Mostly brass with a few steel parts.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: "PAT NOV 12 '89 155� 31 N"

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

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

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