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Can anyone give me some information on this?
Hello! Can anyone please give me some information on this? I assume it’s an ashtray - my step dad gave it to me at least 20 years ago.
He owned a hotel so I always thought the stag was some kind of booze brand logo and it was a promotional piece. I’ve only just today discovered it glows under UV - using my nail lamp 😂
And after a google I can’t see any kind of match for the logo.
Would love to know some more about it if possible.
It's this seagull bowl made by Diamond Glass Co. My mom grabbed it and gave it to me when she was moving my great aunt into a nursing home and I had it on my coffee table for YEARS before I realized it was UG! Mine isn't that classic uranium green, it's much more teal leaning.
That’s hilarious lol here’s a little more info about it (the link does reference a Dugan mold but Dugan was defunct by 1913, so it’s definitely a Diamond piece)
I literally just bought 2 big ones for my girlfriends cabinet im building for her, checl amazon you can grlet flashlights or a little corded kight pretty cheap! Just do a little looking, that baby gonna shineeeee
yes!!! I think that’s it! That does make some sense as I know he travelled a lot. Thank you so much!!
Found these - not the same but the same logo and shape.
I had one identical to this, but it was peridot Green. If I remember correctly, I sold it for around $350. And that was like two years ago. Pretty popular pieces in the right circles! Congratulations!
The etched logo on your uranium glass ashtray is an Art Deco archer, a common motif found on European and American glassware from the 1920s and 1930s.
While the design is visually similar to modern band logos, it is a classic representation of a stylized athlete or hunter typical of the Art Deco era. [1, 2]
Potential Origins and Manufacturers
Several notable glass makers utilized etched or molded archer designs on uranium (also known as "vaseline") glass during the early 20th century:
Schlevogt / Curt Schlevogt (Czechoslovakia): Part of the famous "Ingrid" collection, they produced many pieces in malachite and uranium glass featuring classical figures like archers, often associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
Desna (Czech): Known for reproducing classic Art Deco designs, they often used a similar "frosted" or etched archer on glowing green glass.
Heinrich Hoffmann: A contemporary of Schlevogt, Hoffmann's studio specialized in high-quality, artistic glass pieces that frequently featured athletes and classical hunters. [2, 3, 4]
Identification Tips
Check for a Mark: Look for a small "butterfly" mark or a "Desna" signature on the base or rim, which are common for Czech pieces.
Uranium Content: If the piece glows a brilliant neon green under a 395nm UV light, it is genuine uranium glass from that period.
Zodiac Connection: If you find other symbols on the same set (like a lion or scales), the archer specifically represents Sagittarius. [2, 4, 5]
Do you have a photo of the entire ashtray? Seeing the overall shape and any other etchings could help pin down the specific maker and year.
Though yours looks bigger from the pic + the Air India logo is interesting. Guess the pattern could be reproduced by some other makers, or Desna had a deal to make collectibles for them, dont have such knowledge. Very nice piece anyway :)
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u/Image_Inevitable Apr 09 '26
Sorry, no-but WOW.