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Ashtray: M.9-2024

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown
Manufacturer: Royal Laboratories Birtley (Shell case manufacturer)

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Description

Ashtray made from a 105mm gun shell inset with a 1983 Falkland Islands five pence coin

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 2024

Measurements and weight

Height: 11 cm
Width: 6.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
1974 - 1983

School or Style

trench art

Materials used in production

Brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 105mm FD / LOT 13 / RW297 / RLB / 1977
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.9-2024
Primary reference Number: 317859
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Audit data

Created: Friday 22 November 2024 Updated: Friday 22 November 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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