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Item Specifics
- Type:Ashtray / Maritime Memorabilia
- Ocean Liner:RMS Queen Mary
- Cruise Line:Cunard White Star Line
- Era/Year:Circa 1936 (Maiden Voyage Era)
- Material:Bakelite / Early Plastic
- Style:Art Deco / Streamline Moderne
- Size: 4.5” x 4” x 1”
Description
Up for sale is an authentic, vintageR.M.S. \"Queen Mary\" Art Deco Bakelite ashtray. This iconic two-tone ivory and black piece dates back to the ship’s legendary pre-war era following her 1936 maiden voyage.
The front features the highly sought-after, crisp black script spelling outR.M.S. \"Queen Mary\". The base is explicitly stamped\"Souvenir\", indicating this piece was originally purchased directly from one of the luxury ocean liner\'s onboard gift shops during a transatlantic crossing.
Condition Note (Please Read Before offerding/Buying):
This item is being soldAs-Isfor restoration or display. It shows typical signs of age, including light surface wear and minor discoloration to the ivory plastic. Most importantly,there are two structural cracks on the sides aligned with the backside structural screws(see photos for close-up details). Despite the damage, it still holds together firmly and displays beautifully from the front, making it an excellent entry-level filler piece for a maritime, tobacco, or Art Deco collection.
