Manufacturer: Train Collectibles
Fun find out of a home. We think this is a piece of vintage souvenir china, perhaps sold at a train or railroad museum of some type, but we don't know for sure. There is no manufacturer or country of origin marking on this piece.
A very large ashtray or ash tray, made of china or pottery, basically square in shape with rounded corners. Measures about 7 3/16 inches in width, sitting about 1 1/8 inches in height. Lowered center section with upturned sides that flare up and out towards rim. Cream-colored white china base coloring with black line central enameled/slightly raised decor of a train engine or a railroad locomotive that is labelled Pennsylvania and the numbers, 5436. We do not think this is a piece of specific Pennsylvania Railroad china as it does not have the standard PRR symbol. Each side has 3 curves for resting cigarettes, so 12 cigarettes could easily rest on this piece. However, it does not look as if it was ever used. Outer edge has gold line trim. Weighs about 11 1/2 ounces unpacked.
We've provided 6 images to show this older piece from varied angles, including close-ups of the locomotive design. Please note that the camera lighting causes white "hot spot" reflections on the glossy surface. Please use the zoom feature to examine closely.
Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or major flaws. We can see a few light surface scratches on the cream base (not on the train decor) when looked at closely held at an angle in bright light, likely from cleaning/handling, nothing bad. Looks unused, with the design and gold line trim in great shape as made. Possibly other light age/handling/storage wear, but nothing to worry about here.