What is this thing?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by gogetta8, Feb 6, 2017.

  1. gogetta8

    gogetta8 New Member

    ]Hello everyone new to the forum. I found this a while back and I believe it might be silver going to clean it today. On the back it says KIRKS AI plate England, inside is a round piece of glass. I don't know what this is, I thought maybe a candle holder, coaster or ashtray. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

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  2. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    Hi and welcome. It is silver plate and looks like an art deco ashtray. But with the glass liner it may be for butter.
     
  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    could it be a coaster ?
     
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    A1 plate means just that - it is silver plated on a base metal.
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I concur.
     
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  7. gogetta8

    gogetta8 New Member

    Never thought of butter, thanks for your help.
     
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  8. gogetta8

    gogetta8 New Member

    Thank you!!
     
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  9. gogetta8

    gogetta8 New Member

    Ahhh, nice to know thanks.
     
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  10. gogetta8

    gogetta8 New Member

    I image you could use it for that, but with the tips on the side I thought cigarette holder. Since I don't smoke, it would be a coaster if I use it.
     
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  11. gogetta8

    gogetta8 New Member

    I cleaned it up a bit with some hot water, aluminum foil and baking soda. My results are below.

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  12. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I believe it to be an ashtray for cigs and cigars.
     
  13. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I agree it is an ashtray. Glass liner made it easier to clean and polish.
    greg
     
  14. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

  15. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    The bottom of this pic makes the glass look like it would interfere with a smoke...
    Your new pics are better and shows the glass is certainly recessed ..
    yes, it's an ashtray.
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  16. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Ashtray. Couldn't get more ashtray than that.

    Debora
     

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