Can anybody identify this???

[phorsenuf]

I found this at a yard sale today and can't figure out what it is or from when.

Thanks!

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

I'm sorry, I can't. But that is cool!! What a neat find!!

 

[goofy's friends]

Loks like an ash tray from the 70"s!!

 

[sharbear]

I'm an idiot. Sorry.

 

[marybet]

I have one almost like that except it is orange in the center and it is from Disneyland. It was my mother's and I think she got it in the late 70"s. It is an ashtray but we never used it for that, I have it standing in a easel on a shelf in my kitchen.

 

[tevagirl]

My vote's for the ash tray.

 

[phorsenuf]

I have one almost like that except it is orange in the center and it is from Disneyland. It was my mother's and I think she got it in the late 70"s. It is an ashtray but we never used it for that, I have it standing in a easel on a shelf in my kitchen.

See...I thought it was an ashtry too but it doesn't have sopts to lay the ciggies. What's the Admiral Joe Fowler?

 

[tevagirl]

I'm an idiot. Sorry.

No you aren't.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

My thought was the ash tray, but good point about the places to put the cigarettes. Not having ever smoked I wouldn't have thought of that.

I'm an idiot, teva...do I get a hug? Does KWIM hug you when you say your an idiot?

 

[MI mom of 3]

I think the Admiral Joe Fowler was the name of the Riverboat

Great find!!!

 

[vandergriff4]

What's the Admiral Joe Fowler?

It is one of the Ferry Boats that take you to the entrance to the Magic Kingdom from the TTC.

 

[KathyTX]

From http://www.waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id141.htm:

Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat-

Named after the retired navy admiral who was in charge of construction for Disneyland and Walt Disney World, this riverboat didn't travel the Rivers of America on opening day in 1971. It premiered a day later on October 2. It used to require a D ticket.
In 1980, The Admiral Joe Fowler was taken to dry dock for routine rehab. While the boat was being lifted by crane, it slipped and the hull was completely destroyed. The boat was then retired due to "mechanical problems". The broken boat was taken to the backstage "bone yard" for awhile before being buried somewhere on the property.
The other riverboat, the Richard F. Irvine (called the Liberty Belle since 1996) didn't debut until May 20, 1973. It was named after a Disney designer and WED executive. It is the only riverboat that currently travels the Rivers of America. The Liberty Belle supposedly has a life ring from the Admiral Joe Fowler on board for good luck.

 

[vandergriff4]

Whoops. Sorry I was wrong, I thought I saw that name on one the Ferry Boats last weekend when we were at Magic Kingdom.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Here's a similar one that someone tried to sell on eBay that they called an ashtray. http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-DISNEY-...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

 

[tevagirl]

My thought was the ash tray, but good point about the places to put the cigarettes. Not having ever smoked I wouldn't have thought of that.

I'm an idiot, teva...do I get a hug? Does KWIM hug you when you say your an idiot?

Tig, my arms would get tired if I had to hug you all the time.

Kwim hugs me even when I'm not an idiot. Don't tell Briarmom.


I still think it's an ash tray.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Tig, my arms would get tired if I had to hug you all the time.

Kwim hugs me even when I'm not an idiot. Don't tell Briarmom.


I still think it's an ash tray.

I guess I walked right into that one!

I'm with you, as much as it pains me , and agree that it's an ashtray. Perhaps it's for people who never put their cigarette down.

 

[kimmikayb]

Well duh, doesn't everyone here recognize the secret operating sphere to transport us DIS pod people to Neverland. Geesh, I thought you all were for real!





No seriously, I think it looks like a ash tray. How deep is it? Could it be a decorative plate?

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Well duh, doesn't everyone here recognize the secret operating sphere to transport us DIS pod people to Neverland. Geesh, I thought you all were for real!

4's was not in on that secret, you spilled the beans!!!

 

[phorsenuf]

Well duh, doesn't everyone here recognize the secret operating sphere to transport us DIS pod people to Neverland. Geesh, I thought you all were for real!
No seriously, I think it looks like a ash tray. How deep is it? Could it be a decorative plate?

It's about an inch deep. Whoever had it didn't smoke though becaue it's never been used.

WMKathy- Thanks for the info on the boat. Pretty neat!

Tig- I looked this silly thing up on Ebay with no luck. You're good!

 

[phorsenuf]

4's was not in on that secret, you spilled the beans!!!