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help to decypher neodymium ash tray signature.
Paul S.:
always seems a bit 'tacky' collecting ash trays - but was offered a few on the cheap today. Did you know for example that the main Cancer Charity Shop (understandably I suppose) are not permitted to sell these items. Am thinking this one is Neodymium, but didn't realize there was a code (or whatever) on the underside until this evening - as shown in the pic., which I think reads B 2544, and the fours certainly look continental in their style. The piece has a lot of wear on both the top and bottom, but I hesitate to put a date on it. Diameter is about 145 cms, and very free form in its looks. Wud grateful for anyone's advice on the on the code and age please, and thanks for looking. Cheers Paul S.
Margi:
This may be no help at all but that is exactly how the french write their numbers I agree it is B2544 and I also have baccarat with the numbers etched as that is - did they code theirs with a letter prior to the numbers.
Paul S.:
thanks for your input Margi - don't think however, that this is an example of etching - more like an engraving/scratching with diamond point, wudn't you agree? But what surprises me is that something like a humble ashtray shud be treated as tho it were some piece of 'haute couture' glass. sorry if the expression is slightly inaccurate. Paul S.
kane_u_pain:
--- Quote from: Paul S. on November 17, 2009, 08:38:52 AM ---But what surprises me is that something like a humble ashtray shud be treated as tho it were some piece of 'haute couture' glass
--- End quote ---
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Paul S.:
o.k. so it means literally something to do with dress making I believe - but for us Brits. is has come to acquire a sort of colloquial general meaning implying a 'one off' or something of 'special quality'. yes/no??
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