Vintage Murgon QLD Souvenir Glass Dish – Royal Hotel – Glimpse of Murgon – Australiana Retro Ashtray

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-related wear. The photo insert shows fading, scratches and edge wear consistent with age. The glass dish itself is intact with no cracks, only light surface marks from use. Back label reads “Glimpse of Murgon”. Please see photos for details.

Measurements:

Diameter: 16 cm

Weight: 207 g

Material: Pressed glass with photo insert

Description:

Vintage Australian souvenir glass dish featuring the Royal Hotel in Murgon, Queensland, with the wording Glimpse of Murgon on the reverse.

These classic mid-century souvenir dishes were commonly sold in country towns, pubs, and tourist shops across Australia during the 1940s–1960s. They often displayed local landmarks such as hotels, memorials, or main street scenes, making them popular keepsakes for travellers.

This example features a clear scalloped pressed-glass dish with a sealed photographic insert in the base, showing the Royal Hotel building and monument in front. Pieces like this are now collected as Australiana memorabilia, pub collectibles, and retro decorative glassware.

Style & Period:

Mid-century souvenir ware

Estimated 1950s–1960s

Australian tourist memorabilia

Perfect For:

✔ Australiana collectors 🇦🇺

✔ Queensland memorabilia collectors

✔ Pub / hotel memorabilia 🍺

✔ Vintage glass collectors

✔ Retro home décor

✔ Man cave / bar display

✔ Travel souvenir collectors

Maker Info:

Marked on base: Glimpse of Murgon

Likely produced for local souvenir shops in Australia, mid-20th century.

Typical of pressed-glass souvenir ware sold in regional towns.

Shipping:

📦 Carefully packed with bubble wrap and box protection

📦 Combined postage available

📦 Ships from Australia

📦 Tracking included

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Price:

$14.95 AUD