TitleFloor standing ashtrayDatec 1900s-1950sAbout this objectThis floor-standing ashtray is made of metal with a brass-like appearance. It features a shallow dish at the top for collecting ash, supported by a long vertical rod and a dished base that rests on the floor. Small upright flanges and curved metal elements are attached to the rim of the dish. Objects like this were designed for shared or public spaces, allowing ash to be deposited without bending or reaching down.Object No.2016.102Physical descriptionMetal floor-standing ashtray consisting of a shallow, concave-upwards dish supported by a long vertical rod. The rod extends to a concave-downwards dished base that rests on the floor. Two curved metal elements are positioned on opposite sides of the upper dish. Small upright flanges, approximately the size of a matchbox, are attached to the rim of the dish. The metal has the appearance of brass.Inscriptions & marks"Federal"MaterialBrass SourceLa Perouse MuseumTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
