Ashtray
mid 20th century (made)
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Hard-paste porcelain ashtray, circular in shape and has a deep well with a raised circular centre. It has a wide rim with three depressions. The centre is printed in red enamel with a shield, surmounted by buildings. Inside the shield is the monogram, HP, incorporated into a bunch of grapes. Round the shield are the words "Gegr. 1869 Hans Prang, Hamburg." Round the rim is the inscriptions "Der echte Prang: der Rechte Trank! Prang Korn."
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Hard-paste porcelain with decoration painted in red enamel |
| Brief description | Ashtray, hard-paste porcelain with decoration painted in red enamel, made by Plankenhammer, Germany, mid 20th century. |
| Physical description | Hard-paste porcelain ashtray, circular in shape and has a deep well with a raised circular centre. It has a wide rim with three depressions. The centre is printed in red enamel with a shield, surmounted by buildings. Inside the shield is the monogram, HP, incorporated into a bunch of grapes. Round the shield are the words "Gegr. 1869 Hans Prang, Hamburg." Round the rim is the inscriptions "Der echte Prang: der Rechte Trank! Prang Korn." |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Eduardo Paolozzi |
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| Accession number | C.7-1981 |
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| Record created | October 10, 2008 |
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