Vintage Wedgwood Independence Hall State House Brown Transferware Ashtray [6086]

Vintage Wedgwood Independence Hall State House Brown Transferware Ashtray

A beautiful piece of American history rendered in fine English pottery. This Vintage Wedgwood ashtray features a crisp brown transferware engraving of The State House — Independence Hall — in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, framed by flowering trees and set against a classic white glaze. Engraved by the Wedgwood Studios and made exclusively for the iconic John Wanamaker department store, this is a rare and collectible souvenir piece with strong Philadelphia provenance.

• Maker: Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston, Made in England
• Engraved by: Wedgwood Studios
• Made exclusively for: John Wanamaker
• Pattern: The State House (Independence Hall), Philadelphia
• Form: Ashtray with rest notches, ribbed/fluted embossed border
• Decoration: Brown transferware engraved scene
• Color: White / off-white glaze with brown transfer
• Size: Approximately 4.5" diameter
• Condition: Used/Vintage

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