Ashtray
Object number2007.16.2
MediumGlass; Paint
Credit LineGift of Sarah Heppenstall
DescriptionSquare colorless glass ashtray. Circular pit in middle with a square bottom. Each corner has diagonal indents for placing cigars down. Body narrows to square bottom. Red and black printed label on bottom of ashtray, facing upward.Dimensions5.875 x 1.75 x 5.875 in. (14.9 x 4.4 x 14.9 cm)Inscriptions"[diamond with capital H in middle] HEPPENSTALL".
Historical NotesHeppenstall Company, a steel manufacturer, was located in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. It began in 1885 as Tretheway Company; in 1890, it was incorporated in Pennsylvania. The name changed to Pittsburgh Shear Knife & Machine Company in 1896, and again in 1904 to Heppenstall Forge & Knife Company with changes in leadership. When C.W. Heppenstall became president in 1923, he changed the name finally to Heppenstall Company in 1930.
Related institution
Heppenstall Steel
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L.E. Smith Glass Company
The National Emblem and Specialty Company
1942
L.E. Smith Glass Company
1950
1930-1957
