Vintage ashtray Dortmunder Kronen square retro advertising glass bar bistro

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Description

This advertising ashtray has a square shape with rounded corners, typical of mid-20th-century bar accessories. Made of transparent molded glass, it has a shiny surface with an embossed decoration all around, forming regular grooves that accentuate the object's luminosity. The center of the ashtray features the inscription "DORTMUNDER KRONEN" in capital letters, surmounted by a stylized yellow and red crown, the distinctive emblem of the German beer brand.

The transparency of the glass allows the background of the surface on which it is placed to show through, highlighting the clarity and thickness of the material. The central logo is applied to the surface, clearly legible and without notable defects on the visible side. The square, slightly hollowed-out shape is designed to hold several cigarettes or cigars at once, which corresponds to the use in cafes, bars, and public establishments in past decades.

The glass finish has a molded appearance, with clear and regular details. The edges are thick and rounded, providing good stability on a table or counter. No chips, cracks, or major scratches are visible on the upper side of the ashtray, which indicates a good overall condition for an advertising object from this era.

This type of ashtray was commonly used in establishments serving Dortmunder Kronen beer, an iconic German brand. The object thus combines a utilitarian function and a decorative vintage value, appreciated for the retro atmosphere it brings to a room, an office, or a collector's display case.

The typography of the logo, the style of the crown, and the square shape clearly evoke the advertising productions of the 1960s to 1980s, a period during which this type of ashtray was widely distributed in European bars.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects; slight signs of use possible, consistent with the age and function of the object.

Did you know? The Dortmunder Kronen brewery, founded in 1430 in Dortmund, is one of the oldest in Germany. Its advertising ashtrays, produced from the 1950s onwards, have become witnesses to post-war advertising design in Europe and are often sought after for their recognizable graphic identity.

AFW Reassurance

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