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Title: Please help me with these 2 items (I think i got it now)
Post by: Keith on July 12, 2009, 07:23:10 AM

The first is a ashtray,it says New York Worlds Fair 1939.I would like to know if it could be authentic,if not,that's ok.I purchased it at a thrift store for .98 cents.

The other is a dish of some sort,but i don't have a clue.It has the # 56 stamped in the center of the bottom.
Thanks for any help,God bless

I am sorry i thought i posted pic,and viewed them.Don't know where my mind was at.

Again my mind,well ?

Title: Re: Please help me with these 2 items
Post by: KC on July 12, 2009, 10:38:55 AM

Keith...we sure could help if you post some pics!

Title: Re: Please help me with these 2 items
Post by: Keith on July 12, 2009, 01:23:51 PM

I think i got it now.Maybe someone can help.

Title: Re: Please help me with these 2 items (I think i got it now)
Post by: ayashe on July 13, 2009, 05:47:59 AM

I found one similar to your ashtray... well sort of. It's slightly different but does mention a copyright symbol. Does yours have any other stamps or markings on it? This one is made of wood:

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/squirrelsnest/item/51201001

And another, perhaps more similar to yours: http://www.msjudith.net/wf/wf85.jpg
It's says on the website: "Brass ashtray with ruffled edge features Trylon and Perisphere in the center. Says New York World's Fair around rim and says copyright NYWY. Excellent condition."

I would say to look for a copyright symbol on yours to determine if it's genuine.

Title: Re: Please help me with these 2 items (I think i got it now)
Post by: Keith on July 13, 2009, 07:12:27 AM

I am not sure you will be able to read this,if not I'll try to get another pic.

It reads N.Y.W.F. Lic  131

Title: Re: Please help me with these 2 items (I think i got it now)
Post by: KC on July 13, 2009, 12:19:34 PM

This is an original ashtray.

I have seen prices range from $15 to $35 for them.
The ones that bring a higher price (up to $60) are made of carved wood.

Title: Re: Please help me with these 2 items (I think i got it now)
Post by: Keith on July 13, 2009, 01:45:16 PM

Thanks KC.

Does anyone have any ideas as to the other piece?