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This utterly charming ceramic piece is an original French mid-century promotional item commissioned by the famous typewriter manufacturer Japy and produced by the historic pottery manufacture Sarreguemines.

The maker of this piece is the legendary French ceramic manufacturer Sarreguemines. They produced these highly collectible, glazed earthenware typewriter models in the 1950s and 1960s. Commissioned for the French typewriter brand Japy as a retro corporate advertising / promotional piece given to typewriter vendors and clients

While originally designed as an ashtray, its unique shape makes it incredibly versatile for modern homes. It works beautifully as a desk tidy for paperclips etc; keys on a hallway console; a useful business card holder on a your desk or a trinket dish or catchall on a nightstand (vide poche in French)

An ideal gift for any typewriter collector and would be a wonderful addition to any home bar or lounge area. It could even make the perfect prop for a TV, film or theatrical production.

In VERY GOOD vintage condition, the only signs of its age and past use is some crazing and discolouration in the bottom of the dish.  Please see ALL photos and remember it is about 60 years old, pre-owned and pre-loved.

Approx. measurements: 
Width - 14 cm / 5½ in
Depth - 15 cm / 6 in 
Height - 3.5 cm / 1½ in

Your typewriter ashtray will be very well packed and sent FREE from France to most UK and European addresses