ashtray

Production date
1949
 Description
Brass ashtray with the engraved scene showing a woman and a hussar in front of closed doors in an arched entrance. Heavily moulded around the sides are the words:"VIKTORIA AND HER HUSSAR/ FALKIRK OPERATIC SOCIETY". Underside rough.
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Object
Production date
1949
Signature & date
embossing:top::"VIKTORIA AND HER HUSSAR/ FALKIRK OPERATIC SOCIETY"
Associated date
1949
Associated person
Associated notes
Items were presented to Florence Brown of 13 Arnothill Gardens (aged 80 in 2003) as one of the lead players in the opera that year. She was with the society for some 25 years, before emigrating to Canada. Sister-in-law of the donor. Made by Mr Anderson of the Falkirk Operatic Society at a local foundry.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 11.7cm (Dia 4 5/8")
Accession number
2003-026-001

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