Description
This is a fantastic circa 1930s Maersk Steamship Lines ash tray advertising their "Far East Service". Maersk is a Danish shipping company that still operates today and is easily identified by its cheery bright blue and white star logo. The ashtray has four gilt-edged resting spots for cigarettes and is in the same colors as the vibrant Maersk logo.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/8" in height 4-3/8" square.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted ceramic.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a nautical collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VIXL09 LHEX2/11 SeAAEX7/15
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The ash tray shows some very small spots of light wear on the logo and a small spot of slight discoloration inside but is in wonderful condition otherwise.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.