WWII USS Tench (SS-417) Ashtray
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WWII USS Tench (SS-417) Ashtray

Code: usnlm20417


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is an ashtray for the United States Navy's USS Tench SS-417 with a bronzed appearance. Launched in 1944, the Tench had four kills and was placed in reserve during 1946. After a four year hiatus, she actively served in the Navy for another two decades. The ashtray is handsomely done in bronze and has a dolphin insignia in relief on one part of the rim.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 7" diameter and 1-1/8" thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Brass.

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 MGEX96 VBBEX12/10 SBJJX4/15

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The ashtray has some moderate wear with a few small areas of oxidation.

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