Ashtray
Object number
LDVAL 2009.3.1
Description
Rectangular glass ashtray form the Collaro Company of Barking with a green and white transfer depicting their Ripple Works. Collaro Ltd of Barking, Essex were a manufacturer of gramophones for many years until they went out of business in the 1960s.
Physical description
Rectangular glass ashtray with gold rim and transfer depicting a map, in green and white, of Ripple Works, By-Pass Road, Barking Essex. Label in bottom right corner states address with ?Collaro Limited? written above and ?Georama Ltd London? written below.
Condition
Good
Type
Ashtray
Size
Whole length: 123mm
Whole width: 93mm
Collection type
Social history
Inscription
Printed Transfer Underside: Collar Ltd/ Ripple Works/ By-Pass Road/ Barking Essex/ Telephone No Ripple Way 5533/ Georama Ltd London
Alternative reference
Entry Number 1522 (2010-01-11)

Gallery
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Metadata | |
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Institution | Valence House Museum |
Type | Ashtray |
Collection type | Social history |