I have been selling vintage advertising ashtrays and other bar/pub collectibles and ephemera on the web for some years now – http://www.tobaccianacollectible.co.uk – if you care to take a look. It seems that many people want to create an authentic old fashioned pub/bar atmosphere in their home bars (even if nobody smokes it’s pretty essential to have a beer or spirit branded ashtray knocking around) – I have been totally amazed by the spread of orders – most from UK, of course, but also most Europen countries (including those in the former ‘eastern bloc’), the far east and many, many to Australia – a few to Russia as well.
These are iconic items reflecting the history of a widespread human ‘bad’ habit which, thankfully, is now on the wane – but they make amusing decorative items and are great ice-breakers and conversation topics – take a look http://www.tobaccianacollectible.co.uk
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