{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-penny-cigar-ashtray","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Penny Cigar Ashtray","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Maximilian Foulkes collection of exceptional vintage objects, this late Victorian cigar ashtray is crafted from sterling silver and inset with an original George III Cartwheel Penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ashtray bears London hallmarks dating it to 1897, along with the maker’s mark A.B \u0026amp; Sns for the renowned luxury retailer and silversmith Andrew Barrett \u0026amp; Sons. The underside is further stamped A Barrett \u0026amp; Sons, 63-64 Piccadilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its center sits a British Cartwheel Penny dating to 1797, a distinctive oversized copper coin issued during the reign of King George III and minted by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Mint. A century separates the coin from the silverwork surrounding it, giving the piece an especially interesting connection to two periods of British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully proportioned and rich in character, this antique ashtray is a distinctive piece of English silver that serves equally well as a functional smoking accessory or collectible decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 10.5 cm x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maximilian Foulkes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46692708483268,"sku":"MAF-ASH-SSC","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0863\/3284\/files\/MAF-ASH-SSCNEW.jpg?v=1791573683","url":"https:\/\/kirbyallison.com\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-penny-cigar-ashtray","provider":"KirbyAllison.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}