The listing, LUCILE S PIPER MEMORY ASHTRAY ONE PENNY BLACK STAMP 1956 CENTRAL STATES FED OF STAMP CLUB CINCINNATI has ended.
On the back of this ashtray is the mark of Lucile S. Piper Memory Plates & the address is:
"P.O.Box 733 Cincinnati, Ohio."
Trimmed in gold
5 1/2 inches across
This is a double collectible--for tobacciana and stamp collectors
This was made for the Central States Federation of Stamp Clubs in 1956.
It commemorates the introduction of the black one penny stamp.
Way back in the 50's they had souvenir ashtrays and other items when a new stamp came out--they still do it--but now days they have coffee cups, posters, stuff you can get from the USPS stamp store.
The ASHTRAY is in excellent condition - no chips or cracks. No crazing.
Looks like new.