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Title: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: hudsonhacker on August 02, 2011, 11:04:42 AM

Okay, another one that has me stumped. See pics below.

This is a little brass box with a lid, 2.5 inches square by 2.25 inches high. Inside are two little glass caps. There is a mark on the bottom, but I cannot get a good picture of it. Basically, the mark is the letter K overlapping an ovel and inside the oval it is marked " & co".

Your guess is as good as mine. I think it is some kind of old ashtray.  Picked up at an auction a few months ago. It was thrown in for free with an oil lamp I bought. Anyone have an idea what this might be?

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: mart on August 02, 2011, 11:19:09 AM

Inkwell ??

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Post by: ironlord1963 on August 02, 2011, 11:26:47 AM

I agree with inkwell

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Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 02, 2011, 11:34:17 AM

I concur, it looks to be an inkwell!

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: mart on August 02, 2011, 12:33:42 PM

Seems as if you are doing very well !!  Writing instruments and desk accessories are holding well !!

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: hudsonhacker on August 02, 2011, 12:46:55 PM

Cool! I was totally off base. Makes sense as an inkwell. Hmm, what else do I have that has me stumped??? I am sure as I go through my inventory there is something out there that still has me stumped.

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: waywardangler on August 02, 2011, 01:34:03 PM

I am late to the table and I agree with inkwell. I am curious about the mark...is it possible this is K & O Co. for Kronheimer and Oldenbusch of New York City.  They were in business from around 1900 to 1942.

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: hudsonhacker on August 02, 2011, 02:01:20 PM

That is the exact mark on the bottom. You guys are scary knowledgeable. I hope i can help out with some stuff. If anyone needs info on old sailing stuff, old horse tack, old ski equipment I can help. What people normally consider antiques, well, I am just learning. Hope not to annoy too many people with some of my questions.

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: mart on August 02, 2011, 02:36:52 PM

I personally am enjoying the heck out of your finds !!

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Post by: hosman321 on August 02, 2011, 09:13:00 PM

We're never annoyed by looking at antiques! That's what the site is for. :)

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Post by: cogar on August 03, 2011, 02:02:59 AM

Quote from: hudsonhacker on August 02, 2011, 02:01:20 PM

If anyone needs info on ...... old horse tack, .... I can help.

Now somewhere on here is a "thread" with an unanswered question about a piece of saddle or harness leather, possibly military, iffen my memory serves me right.   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: waywardangler on August 03, 2011, 06:04:01 AM

Cogar, you have a great memory! Is this it? http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=4391.0

Title: Re: SOme kind of Brass Ashtray???
Post by: hudsonhacker on August 03, 2011, 07:01:02 AM

I will take a look at that thread and update it with what I know.

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Post by: mart on August 03, 2011, 10:09:19 AM

I thought about that but couldn`t remember where it was !!

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Post by: KC on August 04, 2011, 04:20:32 PM

Agree with the others....love your posts!!!!