{"product_id":"art-deco-ashtray-1930s-pincherette-chrome-plated-duel-alligator-crocodile-figures-a-delightful-throwback-to-the-days-of-cocktail-parties-and-big-band-swing-in-the-30s","title":"Art Deco Ashtray, 1930s, Chrome Plated Alligator Crocodile Figures.","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco Ashtray, 1930s, Pincherette, Chrome Plated, Dual, Alligator Crocodile Figures, By Diecasters Inc, Ridgefield, New Jersey, U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiecasters Inc., based in Ridgefield, New Jersey, U.S.A., produced a distinctive line of vintage ashtrays known as the “Pincherette”. These ashtrays are a delightful throwback to the days of cocktail parties and big band swing in the 1930s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are some key details about these unique ashtrays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e      \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e: The ashtray features a charming double Alligator Crocodile Design. The Alligator Crocodile's mouth was cleverly shaped to “pinch” and hold cigarettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e      \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e2.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePatent Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e: The version of the ashtray like yours is the only one with original patent numbers stamped on the base. The base inscription reads: “REG U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY DIECASTERS INC. RIDGEFIELD, NJ U.S. PAT. NOS. 98596 167.703 OTHER PATS. PEND.” These numbers date the ashtray to the 1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e      \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e3.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e: Considering its age (at least 70 years old), this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eashtray is in very good condition. It exhibits some pitting on the chrome and light scuffs, which are expected for vintage items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e      \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e4.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/span\u003e: The “Pincherette” name aptly reflects how the Alligator Crocodile's mouth would securely hold cigarettes while guests enjoyed their smokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ashtrays evoke nostalgia for a time when having a “cool” ashtray was more than just a functional item; it was a statement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Code - LIG7A4751CIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: 4 3\/8''\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 1 3\/8''  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth: 4 3\/8''  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight: 121 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight with Packaging: 450.0 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44345937887488,"sku":"LIG7A4751CIA","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1191\/7728\/files\/10_1_c9518093-d795-44c2-9816-344a0216c4aa.jpg?v=1778971554","url":"https:\/\/www.roadshowcollectibles.ca\/products\/art-deco-ashtray-1930s-pincherette-chrome-plated-duel-alligator-crocodile-figures-a-delightful-throwback-to-the-days-of-cocktail-parties-and-big-band-swing-in-the-30s","provider":"Roadshow Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}