Ashtray
Object number2010.49.11
Manufacturer
The National Emblem and Specialty Company
OriginToledo, OH
Mediumpewter
Credit LineGift of Ruth Byrd Smith
DescriptionCircular pewter ashtray. Embossed on rim are images of the All Seeing Eye, a trowel, and mallet; three curved plates for cigar placement. In center is the Masonic symbol of the Square and Compasses.Dimensions6 x 6.25 in. (15.2 x 15.9 cm)InscriptionsIn center is a Masonic symbol with letter "G".
MarksEmbossed text on underside below rim "THE NAT'L EMBLEM / & SPECIALTY CO / TOLEDO, OHIO / PAT.PEND."
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to James W, Carter a township commissioner of North Versailles, Pennsylvania, from the 1920s to the 1960s. Carter was a member of several fraternal organizations including the American Woodmen, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, and the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elk of the World Lodge 515.
Previous owner
James Walter Carter
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L.E. Smith Glass Company
1957
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Hamilton Manufacturing Company