{"product_id":"vintage-chromed-figural-hippo-pincherette-ashtray-by-diecasters","title":"Vintage Chromed Figural Hippo \"Pincherette\" Ashtray by Diecasters","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1940s; Decanters, Inc. - Ridgefield, NJ\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nChrome-plated steel \"Pincherette\" ashtray featuring a pair of stylized hippopotamuses standing back-to-back at the center of a shallow circular tray. The sculptural hippo figures serve as integrated cigarette rests, while the dish incorporates concentric ribbed detailing surrounding the central mount to collect ash. The underside is marked \"PINCHERETTE,\" \"Made in U.S.A. Pat. Pending,\" and references multiple patent numbers, identifying it as part of Decanters, Inc.'s line of novelty smoking accessories produced during the mid-20th century. The combination of whimsical animal forms and streamlined chrome construction reflects the playful design aesthetic of American smoking accessories from the period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExhibits moderate age-related wear including scattered scratches, scuffs, finish wear, oxidation, and areas of plating loss throughout, particularly on the hippopotamus figures. The dish retains its original bright chrome finish with scattered surface marks from use. Underside markings remain legible, and the original rubber feet are present with expected age-related wear. Structurally sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 5.5\" Diam. × 2\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 21589 - 070726\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44421234950187,"sku":"21589","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/931a33ba-ea62-505e-9d68-4e07716b7dd5.jpg?v=1784329798","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-chromed-figural-hippo-pincherette-ashtray-by-diecasters","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}