Bring a touch of mid-century Italian charm to your collection with this vintage souvenir ashtray/trinket dish from Rome, Italy. Crafted during the postwar European tourism boom (circa 1950s–1960s), this tri-corner piece features a beautiful ombre sky-blue border fading into a crisp white center.
The center displays a classic graphic of St. Peter's Basilica (Roma S. Pietro) alongside a romantic, traditional Italian sentiment: "A Roma andai, a te pensai, questo ricordo ti portai" (Translated: "To Rome I went, of you I thought, this souvenir I brought you."
Features & Details:
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Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro European Travel Memorabilia
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Material: Glazed ceramic with striking bright gold gilt (luster) accents on the three integrated cigarette rests.
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Shape: Triangular / Boomerang / Tri-corner flared design.
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Versatility: While designed as a classic tobacciana ashtray, it functions beautifully as a vintage dresser pin dish, ring holder, or catch-all tray.
Three-sided measures 5" x 4"
Very Good Condition
