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ARTIFACT:
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This is an ashtray from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for the United States Navy's USS Plunger (SS-179). The Plunger was launched in 1936 and saw twenty years of service with the Navy.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 5-7/16" diameter and 1-1/16" thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Monel or nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP MDV92 VAAEX12/10
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The ashtray has some small spots of moderate wear and discoloration and the painted lettering is mostly worn away.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.