Quick Ashtray Question

[baconbowl]

Thanks!

 

[newbroom]

Is it the button to ring for the butler? Nice ash tray!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Possibly a rest for a matching lighter.

 

[baconbowl]

Is it the button to ring for the butler?

I've been pushing it for 10 minutes, nothing happened. Remind me to fire James. :lol:

Nice ash tray!

Thanks, that's just a photo I found online. Mine looks darker and glossier. Although I doubt glossier is a real word. :roll:

Possibly a rest for a matching lighter

I think you may be on to something there.

 

[framitz]

You put partially opened box of matches on it shel

 

[ericthered]

Does the rectangle area between the pipe rest and the ash tray open?
I don't know if what framitz suggested is the actual use, but I like the idea!

 

[desertpipe]

A place for matches and tamper??

 

[beefeater33]

I'll go with matchbox holder----

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WOODEN-ORNATE-CARVED-ACORN-LEAVES-DESIGNS-SNUFF-BOX-CIGAR-ASHTRAY-PI-/360865455180

 

[darthcider]

+1 Matchbox holder.

 

[allan]

How about a striker for a match?

 

[baconbowl]

Does the rectangle area between the pipe rest and the ash tray open

Yes, here is a pic of it open.

Also it shows a tiny box of matches in the mystery space.
It looks like you guys have solved it, Thanks!

 

[peteguy]

$65 holy sweepstakes batman. I have one of these around somewhere that is missing the lid. it is in A+ condition other than that.

 

[baconbowl]

Ya, there's always one or two of the optimistic types on Ebay

 

[beastkhk]

I love the ingenuity.
Beautiful balance between form and function.- in my opinion

 

[peteguy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Syroco-Faux-Wood-Smoking-Pipe-Table-Set-Oak-Leaf-Acorn-/181676555957?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4cc43eb5]
My hopes and dreams are shattered.

 

[buroak]

That is a very attractive, very German ashtray.

 

[ssjones]

That looks like a Syroco item. I have this similar ashtray:
Mine only has a slot for I assume a book of matches?

 

[jmmize]

Great looking Ashtray!