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ms liberty

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3. If it was one of the classic mid century coffee table size pottery ashtrays

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 02:25 PM

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You could get 15 to 25 bucks for it. Mid century ashtrays are popular. People use them for candy dishes, jewelry dishes, etc.
That though, is your classic plain glass ashtray, so no, you did not hit the jackpot!

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OMGs, I think I found a real antique here! [View all] OldBaldy1701E Sunday OP

What relic could that be? Marthe48 Sunday #1

We had one of those in my home growing up? CTyankee Sunday #2

For my parents, it was bourbon and water or Coke, and Bel-air Kings. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sunday #9

My mother lived to be 92 (daddy died at 80). CTyankee Sunday #12

Dad never quit and made it to 72. He died in 2015. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #15

If it was one of the classic mid century coffee table size pottery ashtrays ms liberty Sunday #3

I wish I had the one my parents had. OldBaldy1701E Sunday #11

Rotflmao JMCKUSICK Sunday #4

I've got that beat! Faux pas Sunday #5

That's a real relic! Ocelot II Sunday #6

I remember when the Selectric typewriter was invented. We thought that was pretty awesome (pre-computer). CTyankee Sunday #13

Yes, that was fantastic technology at the time. Ocelot II Yesterday #14

It would make an attractive dish to grow succulents in Bayard Sunday #7

True. OldBaldy1701E Sunday #10

Worth its weight in glass, maybe 37 cents fargone Sunday #8