French Ceramic Shellfish Ashtray, 1960's

About the Item

French vintage 1960's-1970's ceramic ashtray by Vallauris in the shape of an orange brown shellfish with specks of gold on the edges. ------------------- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th-century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes, creative techniques, and interesting materials that cross the concept of time in the same way a Spirit does.  All our pieces are expertly restored at our atelier and we only offer items that will last another lifetime. Our 350 square meter workspace includes a luminous gallery, a restoration atelier where our expert artisans in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the mission to honour a balance between restoration and preservation. There may be light age-related wear but no hard damages or structural issues.  Since the launch of our gallery in late 2017, we have exported over 1059 items to buyers in 21 countries located in all four corners of the world from Europe and North America to Asia and Australia. In the United States alone, we have ensured the delivery of over 150 pieces of all sizes (from massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states. We take the utmost attention to our packaging by building robust made-to-measure boxes in our atelier with the aim of providing safe and cost-effective delivery prices for every client. Most deliveries arrive smoothly in less than 8 days. We are located both in Paris and Rabat. FYI the Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) went into effect on January 1, 2006. Under the agreement, most Moroccan goods enter the United States duty-free.  Contact us for more information.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. We are eight highly experienced craftspeople in various fields of expertise to work on each restoration with the mission to honor a balance between restoration and preservation. We only offer piece which will last another lifetime.

Seller Location:

Paris, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2682325670722

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