UBB.threads Forums General Militaria Flags, Field Gear, and Miscellaneous Militaria and Regalia Forum Hermann Goring's ash tray...?

last item from the BIG MAN

close up of emblem and engraving..

The ashtray is a very handsome piece of stone work. The main problem I have with it is the engraved medallion in the center. The title of Reichsjagermeister engraved on the bottom has been done by a novice engraver. The miester part has the letters to close together and when compared to the rest of the engraved title the letters "i s t e" are slightly shorter than the rest of the letters besides being to close. I wouldn't think Goering would appreciate a less than perfect engraving or that any would present a piece with an obvious flaw in the spacing and size of the letters to General Goering. Any competent engraver would render the inscription on paper first to assure the fit of the inscription. It appears the "meister" part is squeezed together.
Just an observation from an artist that has engraved a few copper plates to make intaglio art prints.
Steve

Robert,

Thanks for posting these photos. Are you sure it's an ashtray? Does it have any hallmarks or other markings?

I agree with Steve that the engraving spacing is not perfect, but I don't think that reason alone is enough to draw a conclusion on authenticity.

hi all,,thanks for the comments,,i am not sure its an ashtray,,maybe a salsa bowl! when i first saw this item,,i too was wondering about the quality and spacing of the letters,,,hopefully i can get better pics of this item soon,,,will post asap,,,thanks again to all,,,robert