Ashtray made from a 1960 anti-submarine shell with three cigarette rests made from 1971 UK coins
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 2024
Height: 12 cm
Width: 18 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (2024) by Sally Antiques The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
20th Century
1960
-
1971
Coins
composed of
copper
Shell
composed of
brass (alloy)
Accession number: M.7-2024
Primary reference Number: 317857
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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