Overview
A pristine white porcelain advertising ashtray featuring cobalt blue transfer-printed typography for a luxury retailer.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Puls Porzellan Advertising Ashtray for Anton Pichl, Marienbad, c. 1920s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Marienbad was the 'playground of kings' during the early 1900s, a place where figures like King Edward VII and Sigmund Freud came to 'take the waters' and socialized in grand hotels.
Maker / Origin
The Puls porcelain factory was located in Schlackenwerth (now Ostrov), a region of Bohemia legendary for its high-quality kaolin clay deposits.
Condition & Value
The porcelain appears to be in exceptional condition with no visible 'flea bites' on the rim or cigarette scorching in the bowl. While ashtrays are common, those with specific 'Spa Town' (Kurort) provenance like Marienbad are highly collectible.
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