New York City Statue of Liberty Souvenir Ashtray 1950s Japan Gold Tone Metal

This New York City Statue of Liberty Souvenir Ashtray is a vintage Japanese metal travel keepsake, dating to the 1950s to 1960s, with an embossed Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, and Brooklyn Bridge.

The gold tone finish retains its detailed design, with light surface scratching and wear on the front. The underside has heavier finish loss, exposed dark blue backing, and scattered oxidation.

During the mid 20th century, Japanese manufacturers made decorative metal souvenirs featuring American landmarks for the growing tourist market. This ashtray brings together several familiar New York City sights in a compact piece that can also serve as a small catchall or historical display.

Details

• Item: New York City Statue of Liberty Souvenir Ashtray
• Item Type: Embossed metal souvenir ashtray
• Era: 1950s to 1960s
• Materials: Lightweight pressed metal with metallic finish
• Color: Gold and bronze tones with dark accents
• Maker and Mark: JAPAN stamped on the underside. Manufacturer not confirmed from photos.
• Design: Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, and Brooklyn Bridge
• Style: Mid century travel souvenir, Americana
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick
• Product Weight: 4 oz
• Special Features: Raised Statue of Liberty illustration, NEW YORK CITY lettering, decorative floral and scrollwork border, and four cigarette rests around the rim.

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: A solid vintage souvenir ashtray with recognizable landmarks, detailed embossing, and visible age related surface wear.
• The raised Statue of Liberty remains clearly recognizable, including her crown, torch, tablet, and flowing robe.
• The words Statue of Liberty and NEW YORK CITY remain readable.
• The Manhattan skyline is visible beside the statue.
• The Brooklyn Bridge illustration retains its raised structural details.
• The surrounding floral and scrollwork border remains well defined.
• All four cigarette rests are present around the perimeter.
• The circular shape and raised outer rim remain intact.
• The gold tone finish provides contrast against the darker recessed details.
• The JAPAN marking remains visible on the underside.
• The compact size makes this suitable for display with vintage travel souvenirs or New York City memorabilia.

Issues / Wear

• Fine scratches and rubbing are visible across the front, particularly in the recessed center.
• The gold tone finish shows darkening and uneven coloration.
• Some raised areas along the decorative rim show finish wear.
• The underside has substantial areas of worn and missing finish.
• Dark blue backing remains visible in irregular patches across the underside.
• Scattered greenish oxidation and dark spots are visible on the back.
• The underside shows surface scratching, discoloration, and wear from previous use.

If you collect New York City souvenirs or vintage American travel memorabilia, this Statue of Liberty ashtray offers a familiar piece of mid century tourism history. The detailed landmark scene and aged gold finish make it an interesting addition to a shelf, desk, or small collection of historical keepsakes.

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