Lot 367:
A Collection of Vintage Glass Advertising and Decorative Ashtrays including Anchor Hocking Soreno
Sold for: $20
Description
This collection features several vintage glass ashtrays, including mid-century modern decorative pieces and promotional advertising items. The group is led by a large amber glass ashtray in the Soreno pattern by Anchor Hocking, which displays a distinct concentric bark texture on its underside and three large cigarette rests. Also included is a circular amber glass ashtray with red and white printed text for Best Western Motels, featuring the company’s vintage crown logo. A cobalt blue glass ashtray commemorates the Newcastle Exhibition, with white lettering on the rim and an embossed five-pointed star in the center containing a stylized figure logo. The set further contains a heavy, clear glass square ashtray with a geometric shape and four corner rests. A clear rectangular matchbook holder ashtray is provided with two vintage Winston cigarette matchbooks, one of which features a promotional slogan.
Condition report:
The ashtrays are in good vintage condition with signs of use appropriate for their age. The large Anchor Hocking amber ashtray shows minor surface scuffing. The Best Western amber ashtray exhibits light fading to the printed promotional text. The cobalt blue Newcastle Exhibition ashtray has visible surface scratches and scuffing to both the interior and the rim. The clear square ashtray is in good condition with minor surface wear. The Winston matchbook holder is structurally sound, and the included matchbooks show expected shelf wear and age-related toning.
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