Found several boxes of old ashtrays in my junk pile. Most have pipe motif from English pipe shops and makers with built in cork knockers, that I kept for display in the man cave. A few are used like a large brass cuspidor next to leather chair. The antiques came in all shapes and material ie copper, cut glass and fine China. Most came from junk shops or garage sales at reasonable price. Must have ash tray disorder at that time. Donated several to the pipe club.
Way too Many Ashtrays
- Thread starter Pipeoff
- Start date
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
Site Sponsors
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
The only pipe-related thing I ever found in a Goodwill occurred years ago when I found a large floor-standing ashtray made of cut, amber-colored glass sitting on a black metallic stand. I bought it for $5. Only 1 I use which I find handier than having an ash tray on the smallish end table next to the recliner I always smoke in in our den.
Wouldn't you know, my main ashtray where I usually smoke is a rectangular condiment dish (for food) in bright red that I bought at Walmart. I do have one actual ashtray in the Missouri motif, with various Missouri landmarks, and the cigarette grooves, where I perch my pipes, match box, pipe nail and spent matches, on the bedside table. The cigarette grooves cradle the pipe stems nicely, especially with straight pipes.
Great when you have something to donate that people will really use.