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Thanks for the ideas, D.F. I did see one "Hands Up" piece that went unsold on eBay while I was researching before buying this, but when I went back for details, it was off the site. I think it is or is nearly a one-off. Maybe for an exposition or special order. I suspect the answer lies in...

For what it's worth, this is obviously a cigar ashtray, as the the rests are big enough to accomodate a stout stoogie.

Heavy, 6.5 inch ash tray. Appears hand-made, with detailed dirigible, ship and steam locomotive around rim, and masked bandit in the center over the words "Hands Up." Weighs 8+ oz. Marked Gorham - lion/anchor/G - Sterling - I D V. Much searching has revealed nothing similar. Very curious a...