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554 - Pair U.S. Senate Glass Cigar Ashtrays Mid to late 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Manufacturer (Likely an American commercial glass company commissioned for governmental supply, such as Fostoria or Anchor Hocking) Materials: Heavy clear pressed glass (flint glass) Marking(s): - Central Medallion: Molded relief frosted seal featuring the Great Seal of the United States variant encircled by the uppercase text “UNITED STATES SENATE” with flanking stars. Cataloguer's Note: This pair of heavy, deep-welled cigar ashtrays represents rare official institutional tableware designed specifically for the United States Senate chambers, dining rooms, or private congressional offices. Dating from the mid-to-late 20th century—an era before strict indoor smoking bans were enacted in federal buildings—the pieces feature a robust, radiating tooth-and-panel pattern around the perimeter with multiple deep cigarette or cigar rests. The highlight of the design is the raised central boss, which protects a crisply embossed, frosted official Senate crest from ash buildup. Wares of this type were restricted to official congressional facilities, making surviving pairs highly sought-after artifacts of American political history and presidential-era office memorabilia. H 1.75" x W 10" Good condition. Minor chips. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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Pair U.S. Senate Glass Cigar Ashtrays Mid to late 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Manufacturer (Likely an American commercial glass company commissioned for governmental supply, such as Fostoria or Anchor Hocking) Materials: Heavy clear pressed glass (flint glass) Marking(s): - Central Medallion: Molded relief frosted seal featuring the Great Seal of the United States variant encircled by the uppercase text “UNITED STATES SENATE” with flanking stars. Cataloguer's Note: This pair of heavy, deep-welled cigar ashtrays represents rare official institutional tableware designed specifically for the United States Senate chambers, dining rooms, or private congressional offices. Dating from the mid-to-late 20th century—an era before strict indoor smoking bans were enacted in federal buildings—the pieces feature a robust, radiating tooth-and-panel pattern around the perimeter with multiple deep cigarette or cigar rests. The highlight of the design is the raised central boss, which protects a crisply embossed, frosted official Senate crest from ash buildup. Wares of this type were restricted to official congressional facilities, making surviving pairs highly sought-after artifacts of American political history and presidential-era office memorabilia. H 1.75" x W 10" Good condition. Minor chips. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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Retrospective (11.24.26)Auction house
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