GLASS ADVERTISING ASHTRAY liquidation "PARFUMERIE PAGNON" 68 CANEBIERE MARSEILLE c1910 RARE

GLASS ADVERTISING ASHTRAY "PARFUMERIE PAGNON" 68 CANEBIERE MARSEILLE c1910 RARE

An antique advertising ashtray from the Pagnon Perfumery located at 68 La Canebiere Marseille, France

A photograph of the perfumery is shown from when it was opened at the turn of the last century with the proprietor M. Loncan stood outside

During the period 1871-1940 La Canebiere became a haven for high society, with many cafés, luxury hotels and boutiques, and music hall performances so I imagine this establishment was a high end perfume retailers

Whether the ashtray was a promotional/advertising item given out to customers or whether it was purely used within the store is unknown but I havent been able to find another one so guess theres not many knocking about!

It measures approx 4" diameter and definitely strikes me as ladies item given its petite size. It has 2 opposing recesses to rest cigarettes on

It looks like a type of milk glass with a pale greenish-blue colouring to it with red lettering around the edge

It is in good condition with no chips or cracks
Some slight rubbing to the red lettering but that can be forgiven considering its age

A superb piece to add to a collection