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Title: Orange Playboy Ashtray
Post by: Pip on August 15, 2007, 12:44:01 PM
I have a small slumped glass ashtray from the Playboy Club - it's not rare or anything, I've seen them around but I like the very 1960s looking Bunnygirl in the centre and the bright orange and black print - so I bought it.  I was wondering if David - or anyone else - knew if these were Chance or not - I'm not sure since it feels a little thick.  I'll take a piccie of it later (I promised to take my daughter swimming at my gym today so I'll do it on my return).  TIA.
Title: Re: Orange Playboy Ashtray
Post by: David E on August 15, 2007, 12:50:20 PM
I know the one you mean (does that mean I'm getting obsessive ?) ;)

I can't be sure, but they probably date to the 1970s. If you have the size that will help (but not always) and the thickness if possible. Chance and Fiesta used a uniform 3mm glass for these trays, and this is quite common for virtually all slumped ware, so a thicker glass might indicate another manufacturer (Houze, Duro-Ray, etc)
Title: Re: Orange Playboy Ashtray
Post by: Max on August 15, 2007, 12:53:07 PM
These pop up very regularly on ebay.com, so I wonder if they're American?

Title: Re: Orange Playboy Ashtray
Post by: David E on August 15, 2007, 12:56:16 PM
Could be - in this case Houze is a good bet for maker. I do also see them on ebay.co.uk as well (though not that often), so I suppose they shipped them into the UK.
Title: Re: Orange Playboy Ashtray
Post by: Pip on August 16, 2007, 04:08:00 PM
Thanks David & Max - I've just remembered that I forgot to photograph them  ;D  Will do it shortly (and give measurements as requested).