Ashtray - China

From the Collection of Victorian Maritime Centre 220 The Esplanade Crib Point Victoria

Description

Cream coloured Salisbury bone China ashtray, with yellow ship on blue water. S.S Orsova

Size

11.5cm Dia - 1.5cm deep

Object Registration

M0015

Keywords

souvenir, cruise liners, s.s orsova

Historical information

The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Made By

Salisbury (Fine China Maker)

Inscriptions & Markings

Salisbury Bone China, made in England. S.S Orsova

Last updated

22 Jul 2017 at 5:07PM