1960's Bitossi/Raymor Large Brown & Orange Square Ashtray

This is the most impressive and funkiest pottery ashtray we've found so far - it's very large and heavy and we love the way the brown, almost wooden effect to the glaze around the rim complements the incredible vibrant orange and yellow glazes of the bowl.  We're estimating this piece to have been manufactured by either Bitossi or Raymor during the 1960's (it is stamped very clearly to the base with 'ITALY').  The rim has impressed 'scrolls' plus cigarette rests to two sides and the bowl is impressed with a flower pattern.  This is a fab ashtray that looks incredible on display - we'd suggest it was also fairly unusual in both colour and style having not seen any others (yet!) and would make a very decorative addition to any retro ceramics collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Width 8.75in/22.5cm (square)   Height 1.75in/4.5cm  Weight 2065g approx

(07/40)