Vintage Mid-Centruy French Balto Ashtray

A classic artifact of fashionable café culture, we present to you this dashing Vintage French Balto Ashtray made for the French cigarette and tobacco brand. Originally used as creative logo advertising in cafes and bistros, smoking accessories from the 1950s and 60s are now enjoying a resurgence as decorative objects that add their own charm and personality to a room.

Here at P.O.S.H. we've always been fans of vintage ashtrays for their aesthetic appeal and versatility for any number of sustainable uses, from a place to throw your keys and loose change at the end of the day, to holders of jewelry and trinkets and even as coasters for candles. Glowing in a vibrant shade of verdant green glass, this dynamic ashtray is articulated on the reverse with the word 'Cigarettes' above the brand's iconic ship sailing triumphantly upon waves highlighted by the brand name 'BALTO'.

Giving the impression of movement as light reflects upon the carved design, the sleek mid-century shape is rimmed with a smooth, six-sided edge that romantically frames the logo vignette. Whether it sparkles upon your home bar, holds paper clips on the desk or features a box of matches next to your favorite candle, this attractive relic is sure to cheer with a lively pop of color in any setting.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. Measures 5.5"D x 4.5"W x 1"H.