The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 13, April 1, 2007, Article 16

MORE ON MEDALLIC ART ASHTRAY MEDALS

Dick Hanscom writes: "Dick Johnson's information on Medallic Art 
Company ashtrays brought something to mind that he or someone else 
might be able to help with.

"In the early 80s, I purchased four ashtray dies that came from one 
of Seattle's stamping works. They were used to make souvenir ashtrays. 
I have since acquired a couple more, plus a "positive" used to push 
the thin metal up into the die.

"In 1982, I sent one of the dies, "On the White Pass & Yukon Railroad" 
to Medallic Art Company to strike uniface medals. I left the die with 
them, planning to pair it with two other dies (White Horse Rapids 
and Skagway harbor) after I had struck uniface medals from them.

"I had the other two uniface medals struck, as well as a dog team die 
titled 'Alaskan Express.'" 

"I did not give another thought to the WP&Y die until Medallic Art 
went bankrupt. I believe that I regained possession of the other three 
dies (I am not sure as I can only put my hands on one right now, but I 
think the other two are here). But I know I did not get the WP&Y 
die back.

"Recently, I emailed the current company using the name Medallic 
Art Co. but have not received a reply.

"Needless to say, I would like to find the "On the White Pass & 
Yukon Railroad" die. I know it is a long shot, but what better 
place to try!"

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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