Solid Wood Cigar Ashtray, Silver Match Stainless Insert, Collectors Grade

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION A handcrafted solid wood cigar ashtray featuring an integrated stainless steel insert, engraved 'Silver Match,' in collectors-grade condition. Single-piece oval construction combining natural wood and industrial metalwork, designed for the discerning smoking enthusiast. Era and maker to be confirmed. HISTORICAL CONTEXT The marriage of fine woodworking with utilitarian smoking accessories reflects mid-to-late twentieth-century craftsmanship traditions. Cigar ashtrays of this caliber represent a subset of smoking culture collectibles valued for functional design and materials integrity. The 'Silver Match' designation suggests either a brand mark or custom commission. Specific maker information and production timeline to be confirmed through further research. GRADING & MARKS - Engraved mark: 'Silver Match' on stainless steel insert - One minor cosmetic mark noted as-found, consistent with collectors-grade designation - No laminations or structural repairs documented - Stainless steel insert permanently affixed SHAPE ANALYSIS Oval form, approximately 7 inches by 3.5 inches, with a deliberate inclined plane design. The stainless steel insert sits approximately 3mm below surface at entry point, rising 5mm at mid-circle and 10mm at the elevated end. This ergonomic geometry creates natural ash direction toward the bowl while securing cigar placement. BRIAR & FINISH Solid wood body construction from single block, no laminations. Wood species and grain type to be confirmed. Natural finish preserved with one minor mark visible in collectors-condition piece. Stainless steel insert provides contrast and functional durability. CONDITION REPORT Collectors Grade, as-found. One minor cosmetic mark noted on wood body. No structural damage, repairs, or restoration documented. Ashtray insert functional and clean. Overall integrity excellent for age and use. DIMENSIONS - Overall length: 7 inches - Overall width: 3.5 inches - Ashtray insert diameter: 2.5 inches (stainless steel) - Insert depth from surface: 3mm to 10mm (variable incline) - Weight: to be confirmed CLOSING This functional sculptural object ships directly from Faridunhill archive with worldwide shipping available. Professional assessment and light sanitation completed; ready for display or active collectors use. SKU: SKU-301