Brass Portable Ashtray with Hand-Painted Cigarette sales advice The longest tin measures 8

The longest tin measures 8 1/2" x 2" x 3/4" and the smallest 5 1/8" x 2 1/8

It measures 3 3/4" x 4" in diameter

I purchased at an antique store in Missouri

75 inches in diameter and 2

Brass Portable Ashtray with Hand-Painted Cigarette sales advice The longest tin measures 8This charming little brass box, c. 1950s, with hand painted lit cigarette on top, is a portable ashtray, made to slip into the pocket or purse of the smoker on the go. How civilized! It would once have had a little flip down cigarette rest inside, attached to the edge, but this piece has gone missing. It could certainly still be used to to catch ashes and or save a butt or two from becoming litter, but would also make a perfect little pill box. The