Help with identifying ashtray

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GTurner

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I found this ashtray today, but I'm not sure of the years and why there is a 7 on the bottom. I have a 01AT from Lodge and they are basically identical, as expected.

Any informal on it is appreciated. Thank in advance.
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Not sure of the time frame, either, but the 7 is probably a gang mold identifier. Multiple patterns on a single match plate are not unusual with small pieces.
 
Thanks Doug. I forgot about that. When did Lodge place their name on pieces again? Considering they probably didn't sell as many ashtrays as skillets, would they have still used this mold after they stopped placing their name on the skillets?
 
Gang mold would imply automation, so one would assume much later than early 20th century.
 
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