Stratton Pocket / Handbag Ashtray

Just added a Stratton handbag / pocket ashtray to The Duke Street Duchess shop on Etsy. Although smoking is for most people not politically correct this is a very collectable item for those collectors of Stratton and /or smoking accessories.

Made from godtone metal and with a blue enamel lid this item was made in around the 1950s/60s.

Inside the cigarette rest swings out to reveal the ashtray. Although there is a little damage to the inside as would be expected of an item used for this purpose, priced at £12 this would make an ideal gift for smokers or collectors

Long time no hear!

It's been quite a while since my first post. Hopefully it won't be as long till my next one.

Thought I'd tell you a bit about my two Etsy shops.

My first shop is " The Duke Street Duchess". The name as you have probably guessed was taken from the BBC TV series " The Duchess Of Duke Street" and as my address is Duke Street I thought the name appropriate. It has been open since March 2009 and from it I sell costume jewellery, china, handbags, boxes, books, etc. As long as it's vintage, its not too expensive to post and I like it, I sell it.

My other shop, opened in March this year is Prints and Pastimes. From this shop I sell vintage prints for framing or for use in collage, decoupage, scrapbooking and other papercrafts.

Well thats all for now. I'll be back soon to tell you more about my vintage enterprise.