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Ashtray: M.7-2024

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Ashtray made from a 1960 anti-submarine shell with three cigarette rests made from 1971 UK coins

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 2024

Measurements and weight

Height: 12 cm
Width: 18 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2024) by Sally Antiques The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

20th Century
1960 - 1971

School or Style

trench art

Components of the work

Coins composed of copper
Shell composed of brass (alloy)

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-2024
Primary reference Number: 317857
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 22 November 2024 Updated: Monday 28 July 2025 Last processed: Monday 28 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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