The Fargus glass ashtrays are meticulously designed and manufactured from high quality, thick, sturdy and heavy glass. They have smooth, simple, solid and shiny surface. Easy to clean. Hand wash recommended for the colored ashtrays An Smoking Ash Tray is a receptacle for ash from cigarettes and cigars. Ashtrays are typically made of fire-retardant material such as glass, heat-resistant plastic, pottery, metal, or stone. It differs from a cigarette receptacle, which is used specifically for discarding cigarettes after being smoked.