Topic: Small green footed vase, rectangular top - ID probably = New Martinsville

[vanmann]

I was  hoping that someone may recognise this small vase, Would the unusual shape be just decorative or would it have had some practical function. Foot is marked with capital M in a circle. Inside of vase is vertically ribbed whist outside is smooth. 4 1/4 inches tall x 2 3/4 inches wide. All suggestions appreciated John

[johnphilip]

Probably for toothpicks . Long ones    or sticks for stabbing olives . I bet Ivo will come along and say ciggies .

[Ivo]

smells like ciggies

[Tigerchips]

A similar mark is shown on butchiedog's page by New Martinsville... http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=butchiedog_gone_it

Just a thought.

[Lustrousstone]

Sounds like all thoughts are right to me

[vanmann]

Thanks to all for suggestions, John

[Paul S.]

those for toothpicks - from memory - are round I believe.

[Ohio]

Definately a cigarette holder for the coffee table, 30's.  We see them from time to time in the malls & most U.S. companies made them for years. 

[Lustrousstone]

Here you are

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[vanmann]

Thanks again for help, especially Christine's photo. Very interesting.

John