Aeronautical Miscellaneous
Stock No.
5396
£18.00
In Stock
Saucy Alloy Ashtray
We believe these were cast from alloy recovered from shot down aircraft and sold post WWII, although without any makers marks this is hard to authenticate. The ashtray is double sided.; the front features a smaller gent wearing black striped trousers, bow tie and jacket walking beside a statuesque taller lady, with his hand behind her. From here mouth is a speech bubble 'OH! . When the ashtray is turned over the reason for the exclamation is clear and the 'gentleman' (could he be intended to represent our then Prime Minister ?) has his hand places where it is not supposed to be! Perhaps not entirely appropriate in our 'Me Too' society but it is of its time. Pictures of the reverse side available on request! Measures 5.5" x 3.5" (14 cm x 8.5 cm)