Porcelain ashtray Rosenthal advertisement Reemtsma – Art Deco – circa 1928
- Dimensions :
- H5 x W12 x D12
- Color :
- white
- Material :
- ceramics, porcelain and earthenware
- Style :
- art deco
✨ Rosenthal advertising ashtray for Reemtsma – Germany, circa 1928 ✨ A beautiful antique porcelain object, both decorative and rich in history. Made by the famous German manufacturer Rosenthal in Selb, Bavaria, for the tobacco company Reemtsma, this ashtray likely dates from the late 1920s, around 1928. 💙 Its decoration is particularly elegant: shiny white porcelain, a wide cobalt blue band bearing the name "Reemtsma" in golden letters, notches for cigarettes, and a central medallion in blue and gold. The overall design showcases a beautiful Art Deco aesthetic, understated and graphic. 🏺 The Rosenthal stamp is clearly visible on the base, confirming its manufacture in Selb, Bavaria. 📚 Reemtsma was one of the major names in the German tobacco industry in the 20th century. This type of advertising object was intended for cafés, offices, shops, or reception areas, and today serves as a lovely testament to commercial design from the interwar period. 🎬 With its aesthetic and period authenticity, this piece may also interest enthusiasts of historical decor, reconstructions, cinema, or theatre related to Germany in the 1930s-1940s. ✨ Very good overall condition for its age. The porcelain is well preserved, with no visible chips or cracks. The gilding shows only slight wear and a natural patina, consistent with the object's age. 📏 Dimensions: 12.3 cm in diameter. 5 cm in height. ⚖️ Weight: 310 g. A lovely collectible piece, at the intersection of antique porcelain, vintage advertising, and Art Deco design. Perfect for an office, library, display case, or eclectic interior.