I am joining Coloradolady this week for Vintage Thingy Thursday.
Time: an afternoon last weekPlace: a Goodwill store I haven't visited in a long time
Item: a leaf-shaped plate that I did not immediately recognize as an ashtray. That is how uncommon smoking is among my friends and family.
Markings: Back: Orion China, made in Japan. "Hand Painted"
Front: Sweet pink rose with two buds, gold accented rim. I'm not sure what is hand painted unless it is the wisps of gold on the bottom.
Condition: used, still pretty!
Yes I thought this would be good as a spoon rest for the stove top, and I am using it as that, but the shape is not the best.
It's hard to believe anyone would have such a pretty ashtray, but someone did. The gold accent is worn in some places, and there is a chip or two, but that is OK.
Viridian
I love your little find. I would not use it for a spoon rest as it might get too hot as it was not designed for that. Just set it around for a conversation piece.
ReplyDeleteIt could be the start of a collection.
ReplyDeleteThat is really lovely, but I had to laugh--I did the same thing! Bought what I thought was a spoon rest and come to find out it was an ashtray. Oh well, pretty is pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lovely piece, so hard to believe it is an ashtray. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Kim
Really pretty. I have seen a few of these in the past and I had no idea they were ashtrays. I guess these might have been in a ladies parlor?? Have a great VTT!! Loved your post, and I think it was a great find.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for reuse. You're right though. It's hard to believe someone would use something so pretty to put an ugly cigarette in. Go figure!
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Have a wonderful Memorial weekend!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
It is a very pretty ash tray. I say it would look just as pretty as a spoon rest!
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Ann
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The Tattered Tassel
wow such a pretty asthray! unique and rare shape.. thanks for sharing.. happy VTT
ReplyDeleteYou could use it as a candy dish... or maybe put sliced lemons in for a tea party.... its very pretty. :)
ReplyDelete~Liz
That is was too pretty to be used as an ashtray!
ReplyDeleteAn ashtray? Really? I would have thought it was a dish to hold jewelry!
ReplyDeletePretty, nonetheless :)
Have a great day!
Sarah
Too pretty for ashes. It would be nice on a vanity with other pretty things, too.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me smile to read so many comments critisizing smoking! I agree, the ladies really didn't look so cool with a cigarette in their hand, even when they had such prett ashtrays.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty find and probably didn't hold too many smokes or ashes. Lovely roses and shape. Thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteCreative use of an old ash tray - using it as a spoon rest, great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments! I may follow LV though and take this off the stove and use it to hold rings and jewelry. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cute little dish. If you are a tea drinker, you could use it to hold the tea bag. However you decide to use it, it's a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Great thrifty find!! I have a few repurposed ashtrays at my house too.
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Gail
I agree with the others- it's too pretty to be an ashtray! I like the idea of using it to hold jewelry in. I am constantly losing earrings on the floor because I toss them onto my dresser or nightstand at night (too lazy to put them away properly). A dish like this would
ReplyDeletebe perfect, maybe it should come live at my house? :)
That's a sweet little dish!
ReplyDeleteOh I grew up with ashtrays just like this one...they were at my grandmothers, my aunts, and even my own house and no one smoked! They were just there to look pretty and I guess for guests.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for th memories..I haven't seen one like this in years. It gave me chills (good chills).
It's sweet and beautiful..whatever you use it for. I think it could find a good home atop a dresser..how pretty it would look. Happy VTT..
ReplyDeleteWhat a vintage find! It is lovely
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting my little blog!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your little dish - it's hard to even say ash tray after almost twenty years of not smoking (hurray hurrah!). I agree, it would be lovely for rings, etc.
Happy VTT!
Sally
Neither of us smoke anymore, but we still have a large collection of vintage ashtrays that we like. It's funny how much artistry was put into something that was literally a trash container. Love yours and bet it makes a great spoon rest. Lane
ReplyDeletePretty! Glad you have found a useful use for it :)
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
Very clever way to present your find today. It is a very beautiful piece. I'd probably try the spoon rest thing too, none of us smoke either. Thanks for your visit today.
ReplyDeleteAnn