Vintage Asbach Uralt porcelain ashtray by Heinrich Bavaria, with gold lettering and trim. Mid-century German advertising barware with light wear.
Details
∙ Vintage porcelain advertising ashtray
∙ Brand advertising: Asbach Uralt
∙ Maker: Heinrich Porzellan, Selb Bavaria Germany
∙ Era: circa 1955–1965
∙ Material: glazed porcelain with gold-tone trim and gold lettering
∙ Size: about 5 x 5 inches
∙ Color: warm ivory cream with metallic gold decoration
∙ Shape: square with gently scalloped edges and four cigarette rests
∙ Front text: “Asbach Uralt” in ornate script with smaller German slogan below
∙ Backstamp: H&C Selb Bavaria Germany Heinrich, shown in photos
∙ Translation note: the lower text reads “Im Asbach-Uralt ist der Geist des Weines!” or “In Asbach Uralt is the spirit of the wine!”
∙ Style notes: crisp mid-century lines with upscale hotel-bar presentation and a clean ivory-and-gold color scheme
Suggested uses: bar cart decor, liquor advertising collection, tobacciana display, German barware shelf piece, or catchall tray for small items
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
∙ Porcelain body presents well with a glossy finish
∙ Gold trim remains bright and visible around the rim
∙ Front advertising graphic and lettering are still clear and readable
∙ No obvious cracks or major chips are visible in the photos
∙ Backstamp is legible
Issues / Wear
∙ Light age-related wear and small specks visible in the glaze
∙ Some rubbing and minor wear to the gold trim, especially along exposed edges
∙ Underside shows shelf wear and darker rubbing on the raised foot
∙ A few tiny surface marks from use and storage are visible
∙ Interior has light scattered wear but remains clean overall
Collector’s Notes
This is a good-looking piece of mid-century German advertising barware, with the kind of clean porcelain and gold trim that fits both tobacciana collections and classic bar displays.
The Heinrich backstamp and Asbach Uralt branding give it nice crossover appeal for collectors of German porcelain, liquor memorabilia, and hotel bar advertising.
A sharp little display piece for anyone who likes their vintage barware with a bit of old-world lettering and gold trim.
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Disclaimer
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
