Title

Ashtray

Creation Date

1950
1959

Maker's Mark

CN

Description

A square ashtray imported from Japan. The ashtray has two (2) rests for cigarettes opposite each other and depicts a couple making a toast. The woman is seated on an asymmetrical settee, dressed in a walking ensemble resemblant to the 1890s with a low v-neckline bodice, skirt with a pink flower pattern, pink fitted jacket, neck choker, straw boater hat, and matching umbrella. The man stands holding his top hat behind his back. He is dressed in a blue tail coat, pink and white striped ascot, and blue pin stripe trousers. Behind the couple and settee is a cupid putto (sans wings) who holds a bow with the fletching of the arrows peeking from behind their back. Above the couple are the words "Happy Days" and hearts surround the scene. The only give away as to the period this ashtray was produced is the woman's hairstyle with the bumper bangs and low chignon.