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A WWII Houses of Parliament Stone Ashtray Featuring Winston Churchill, Salvaged from Enemy Air Raid on 1 May 1941
Hough & Son
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A WWII Houses of Parliament Stone Ashtray Featuring Winston Churchill, Salvaged from Enemy Air Raid on 1 May 1941

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Hough & Son
Description

A historically significant stone and cast lead ashtray depicting Britain's famous wartime leader, Winston Churchill, made from stone and lead salvaged from the Houses of Parliament, after an enemy air raid on 1 May 1941.

Measures approx. 12.5cm across.

In very good, vintage condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Winston Churchill Stone Ashtray to the 1940s.

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SA1170498
Description
A historically significant stone and cast lead ashtray depicting Britain's famous wartime leader, Winston Churchill, made from stone and lead salvaged from the Houses of Parliament, after an enemy air raid on 1 May 1941.

Measures approx. 12.5cm across.

In very good, vintage condition.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Winston Churchill Stone Ashtray to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170498
Hough & Son
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An octagonal buff stone ashtray featuring a central dark metal relief medallion depicting Winston Churchill smoking a cigar.
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Archive I An octagonal buff stone ashtray featuring a central dark metal relief medallion depicting Winston Churchill smoking a cigar.

A WWII Houses of Parliament Stone Ashtray Featuring Winston Churchill, Salvaged from Enemy Air Raid on 1 May 1941

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Telephone 07800 952281
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Haslemere
Surrey
United Kingdom
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An octagonal buff stone ashtray featuring a central dark metal relief medallion depicting Winston Churchill smoking a cigar.
A WWII Houses of Parliament Stone Ashtray featuring Winston Churchill, salvaged from enemy air raid on 1 May 1941
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An octagonal buff stone ashtray featuring a central dark metal relief medallion depicting Winston Churchill smoking a cigar.
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During the Second World War, stone damaged by air raids on the Palace of Westminster was salvaged and re-crafted into commemorative items to raise money for wartime welfare funds.

These pieces typically consist of carved Anston limestone or Portland stone from the damaged building, often inset with a lead or metal medallion cast from salvaged roof lead.

Authentic items feature cast metal medallions depicting figures such as Winston Churchill or parliamentary motifs, frequently accompanied by carved inscriptions or certificates noting the salvage date.

Small stone collectables serve as focal points when placed on a study desk, bookshelf, or side table, integrating naturally into curated transitional or traditional interiors.

Dust the item gently with a dry, soft brush or cloth, avoiding acidic cleaning agents or harsh chemicals that could degrade the porous stone or patinated metal insert.
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