A striking piece of mid-century French advertising, this substantial Martini advertising ashtray was produced by KG Lunéville in France and dates to approximately 1962.
The architectural triangular form is made from glazed cream faïence, with a deep central ash bowl and integrated cigarette rests. The exterior is finished with the instantly recognisable Martini red disc and black rectangular logo, repeated across all three sides.
The underside carries the KG Lunéville / Made in France factory mark followed by the date reference 62, providing unusually clear evidence for its production period.
The bold geometric form and graphic branding make it particularly representative of the visual language of mid-century European café and bar advertising. It was designed as promotional barware but works equally well today as a decorative object or catch-all.
A substantial and highly graphic example of vintage Martini advertising ephemera.
Brand: Martini
Manufacturer: KG Lunéville
Origin: France
Date: c.1962
Material: Glazed faïence / earthenware
Colour: Cream, black and red
Mark: KG Lunéville / Made in France / 62
Form: Triangular advertising ashtray
Style: Mid-century / French advertising
Condition: Vintage condition with visible age-related wear, marks and crazing. There is a hairline crack on the underside not visible when in use, together with a small area of edge damage/chipping.
A striking piece of mid-century French advertising, this substantial Martini advertising ashtray was produced by KG Lunéville in France and dates to approximately 1962.
The architectural triangular form is made from glazed cream faïence, with a deep central ash bowl and integrated cigarette rests. The exterior is finished with the instantly recognisable Martini red disc and black rectangular logo, repeated across all three sides.
The underside carries the KG Lunéville / Made in France factory mark followed by the date reference 62, providing unusually clear evidence for its production period.
The bold geometric form and graphic branding make it particularly representative of the visual language of mid-century European café and bar advertising. It was designed as promotional barware but works equally well today as a decorative object or catch-all.
A substantial and highly graphic example of vintage Martini advertising ephemera.
Brand: Martini
Manufacturer: KG Lunéville
Origin: France
Date: c.1962
Material: Glazed faïence / earthenware
Colour: Cream, black and red
Mark: KG Lunéville / Made in France / 62
Form: Triangular advertising ashtray
Style: Mid-century / French advertising
Condition: Vintage condition with visible age-related wear, marks and crazing. There is a hairline crack on the underside not visible when in use, together with a small area of edge damage/chipping.
