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ashtrays:    
AldosNew Jersey memorabilia from Fort Lee. Amber ashtray, with white lettering. Location is now known as Linwood Pizza, we think. Very minor wear on a few letters. Very good. $10.00.
pheasantA ring-neck pheasant (we think) from Ideal Japan. Some minor wear on bottom, but otherwise in tiptop shape. Very good. $15.00.
Americana HotelClear glass ashtrays from New York City’s Americana Hotel. Circa 1960-1970s. Both have chipping. Both have holders for three cigarettes. Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches (9 x 9 cm.) Also enclosing 3 pretty red swizzle sticks also from the Americana. Good. $13.00. pocket ashtrayVintage pocket ashtray. Spring release, fully functional. Has seen a lot of use, and the inside shows it. Good. $25.00.
bf goodrich"100th Anniversary. 1970" on black background with gold lettering. BF Goodrich on gold background with black lettering. All tucked safely inside a tire. Of course. Room for 6. very good. $50.00.
Steelite InternationalTri-coloured ashtray by Steelite International of England. White with red and green bands. Measures 4 inches in diameter. Minor wear underneath. Very good. $15.00.
brass leafBrass leaf ashtray stamped India. Has some evidence of wear. Measures about 3 inches (7.8 cm.) Good. $15.00. Holiday InnClear glass vintage 1950's ashtray from the Holiday Inn. Center holds three cigarettes. Approximately 4.75 ' x 4.75 (12.5 x 12.5 cm.) Excellent. $15.00.
Cacique Guaicaipuro VenezuelaSouvenir ashtray from "Cacique Guaicaipuro Venezuela." Appears to be hand-painted porcelain rimmed with gold. Cigarette holders for two. 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter. Very good. $15.00. Skylark MotelClear glass ashtray from the Skylark Motel, circa 1950's. Cigarette holder in each corner. 3.5 x 3.5 inches (9 x 9 cm.) Excellent. $15.00.

Dino's Den1967 or later (since that's when Dino's Den opened). Black ashtray, with "Riviera, Las Vegas. Delmonico. Dino's Den" in gold lettering. Holds three cigarettes. Also including a key holder from the Silver Bird Hotel and Casino, also in Las Vegas. If horseshoes can be believed, it is "the fun hotel of the Strip." Very good. $20.00.

really groovyWe call this our really groovy ashtray for want of anything better. Some slight imperfections (in front center and underside.) Handpainted ceramic dish. No mark. Space for 24 cigarettes, pens, pencils or candy canes. Very good. $50.00.
DreyfusClear glass ashtray from Dreyfus. Uncertain vintage, but definitely older, as we have not seen this logo in a while. Holds three cigarettes. Approximately 4.25 inches in diameter (11 cm.) Excellent. $20.00. butterfly - ItalyHandpainted ceramic ashtray. Butterfly landing in grass. Spaces for 8 cigarettes (or cigars). Or lots of candy. 9.25 x 9.25 inches (23 cm x 23 cm.) Some slight imperfections and / or crazing. Has handpainted "Italy" mark underneath. Very good. $65.00.
Fort Lee Savings BankBlack glass ashtray with gold and white graphic. From the Fort Lee Savings Bank. For you history buffs, it was located at the corner of Lemoine Avenue and Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Slight imperfections. 3.5 x 3.5 inches (9 x 9 cm.) Very good. We have two of them. Oh, and each one comes with a Fort Lee Savings key chain/holder/tag. Now your collection will be complete. $11.00 a piece.

promotional items:

Virginia Slims Victorian Playing CardsVirginia Slims, Philip Morris, 1985. They have been unsealed, but are in perfect shape. Introductory card reads: "These Virginia Slims Victorian Playing Cards have been designed to remind you that there once was a time when women were never, ever allowed to play cards, much less smoke an occasional cigarette. But times do change So cut the cards and as you deal another hand, remember: You've come a long way, baby." Darling, I don't create this stuff. I just report it...Very good. $5.00.
Kohler's Swiss ChaletOval ashtray from Kohler’s Swiss Chalet, formerly of Rochelle Park New Jersey. Almost 3-1/2 inches by 4." Excellent. $15.00.
Virginia SlimsnotesVirginia Slimsnotes. Note cards, featuring a variety of sepia-toned images. Each one also features a witticism or comment from the creative minds of Dorothy Dix, Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Elizabeth Marbury et al. Mint. $20.00.
H.M.S. VictorySouvenir ashtray depicting the "H.M.S. Victory at Portsmouth." Measures 4-3/4" by just over 3-1/2." Clear glass with black and white graphics. Very good. $15.00. Ginny JoggerThe Ginny Jogger: "For the Virginia Slims Collection by Carol Horn. Terra cotta. Has bright yellow patch with terra cotta lettering announcing: "You've come a long way baby." We know - smoking, jogging suit? Two piece. Large. Excellent. $50.00.
Avis ashtraySouthwestern ashtray which would be a perfect addition to a Rorschach test: is it a horse, or a dog with a pony tail? What ever it is, it is a black ashtray with a yellow, green and gold design. Appears to read "Avis Spo." Number 20. Some wear to felt underneath. Some discolouration around the eye. Good. $15.00. winston salemWinston-Salem tote bag. Little used, if ever. Measures approximately 10 x 14 inches. Very good. $20.00.
La Corbeille BleuCeramic ashtray from "La Corbeille Bleu", a restaurant once located at 407 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey. 4-1/8 by 2- 3/4 inches ( 10.5 x 7.1 cm). Porcelain. Very good. $15.00.
Virginia Slims Light garment bagVirginia Slims Light garment bag. Measurements: 43-1/2" x 24-1/2" x 2-1/2." Good to very good. $25.00.

 

 

 

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