#50 • 2 Trench Art Ashtrays- June 1945

Part of Red Gallery - Multi-Consignor Online Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Two aluminum footed ashtrays, hand made in France, 1945. Hand hammered aluminum ashtray with cut pipe feet. Capt. / Col. Scott was likely involved in the counter intelligence team establishing Radar Warning Equipment in Arles, France preceding the massive, successful bombing raid in Arles in 1945. Larger is engraved "To Col. Scott from PWE 435 Arles, France June 1945" with flowers engraved around rim. 1 5/8"T x 7.25" Across. Smaller is engraved "To Capt. Scott R.W.C. 435 Arles, France June 1945" with Flowers and "Kellenbenz, Haberstock and Harbordt" on rim. 1 5/8" T x 6.25" Across. in good, aged condition. BP