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Brand / Maker: Betson's ("Betson's HANDPAINTED" stamped on the outer edge/side).
Origin: Japan (Betson's was a major mid-century importer of Japanese novelties and ceramics).
Item Type: Vintage Novelty / Risqué / Saucy Ashtray.
Design / Theme: Raised relief depiction of a man reaching up a woman's dress. When rotated, the woman's legs and undergarments are revealed with the molded text "OH!".
Material: Handpainted Ceramic / Porcelain.
Dimensions: Approx. 4.75" L x 3.5" W.
Unboxed Weight: 0.41 lbs (6.56 oz).

Item Specifics

Field	Value
Brand / Maker	Betson's
Object Type	Novelty Ashtray / Risqué Dish
Theme	Novelty / Naughty / Saucy / Mid-Century Gag Gift / Tobacciana
Material	Ceramic / Porcelain
Color	Off-White with Pink, Blue, & Black Handpainted Accents
Country/Region of Manufacture	Japan (Betson's Importers)
Era	Vintage (c. 1950s–1960s)
Inscription	"OH!" / "BETSON'S HANDPAINTED"
Dimensions	Approx. 4.75" L x 3.5" W
Unboxed Weight	0.41 lbs
Condition Notes	Excellent vintage condition. Clear "Betson's Handpainted" stamp along the side. Free of chips, cracks, or repairs. Handpainted details remain bright and intact.

Item Description

Vintage Betson's Handpainted Risqué Novelty Ceramic Ashtray - "OH!"

Up for sale is a classic vintage risqué novelty ceramic ashtray stamped "BETSON'S HANDPAINTED" on the side. Features a molded relief design of a man reaching up a woman's dress, revealing her legs and the exclamation "OH!" molded into the glaze. Includes four cigarette corner rests.

Features & Condition:

Maker Mark: Stamped BETSON'S HANDPAINTED along the side edge.
Design: High-relief ceramic novelty dish with original handpainted accents.
Dimensions: Measures approximately 4.75 inches long by 3.5 inches wide.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant original paint, crisp maker mark, and no chips or cracks.

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