Masonic Boomerang Ashtray 1960s to 1970s Resin Abalone Shell Inlay

This Masonic boomerang ashtray is a 1960s to 1970s clear resin base with embedded stone fragments, iridescent abalone shell pieces, and an attached gold and blue Freemason Square and Compasses emblem.

The glossy resin has strong color and remains free of chips and cracks, with minor surface wear and fine scratches visible from age and use.

Its curved atomic form, mixed natural materials, and Masonic detail fit a mid century collection, lodge room display, desk, bar area, or vintage smoking accessory collection.

Details

• Item: Masonic boomerang ashtray base
• Item Type: Ashtray or catchall base with central circular opening
• Era: 1960s to 1970s
• Materials: Clear resin with embedded stone fragments, abalone shell pieces, and metal emblem
• Color: Clear amber toned resin with brown, black, cream, iridescent shell, gold, and blue
• Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
• Pattern or Model: Not confirmed
• Style: Mid century atomic, terrazzo inspired
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 inches at the longest point, 7 inches wide, and 3/4 inch thick
• Special Features: Embedded polished stone and shell fragments, colored flecks, three raised feet, central opening, and applied Freemason Square and Compasses emblem

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Graded Very Good: This piece shows light use while remaining solid, colorful, and well suited for display.
• No chips or cracks were noted, and the curved outer shape and center opening remain intact.
• The embedded stone and shell pieces remain clearly visible through the resin, with varied brown, black, cream, and iridescent tones.
• The gold and blue Masonic emblem remains firmly positioned and gives the piece a strong focal point.
• The underside retains all three rounded feet, allowing the base to sit raised from the surface beneath it.

Issues / Wear

• Minor surface wear and fine scratches are visible in the glossy resin under direct light.
• There is light age related discoloration and wear around the center opening and along portions of the underside.
• The center opening is shown without a separate glass or metal insert.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
• Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
• Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
• Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Collector's Notes

Boomerang forms and clear resin filled with stones, shell, and decorative flecks were part of the playful material mix found in mid century smoking and tabletop accessories.

It has enough visual detail to work as a display piece even when it is not being used as a tray or smoking accessory.

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Please Note

These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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