VTG ASHTRAY NAPOLEON III FRENCH COIN MEDALLION HANDMADE ITALY FLORENTINE

Description

Vintage Pottery Ashtray Featuring French Coin Medallion in Center
Handmade in Italy - Fiorentine
You are bidding on a beautiful Vintage Pottery Ashtray, handmade in Italy.
The body of the pottery ashtray is black with three gilded cigarette rests.  Two gold bands accent the ashtray around the edge.
In the center of the ashtray is a silvertone French coin medallion.  Featured on the coin medallion is Napoleon III in profile facing right.  The text on the coin medallion reads, "Napoleon III - Empereur."  "Barre" is in raised lettering below Napoleon's neck.
I don't know anything about the coin medallion.  Since it is encased in the ashtray I am unable to see the reverse side, so I don't know what denomination it is or what type of metal it is made of.
The bottom of the ashtray reads, "106 - Handmade in Italy - Fiorentine."
The Ashtray measures 4" in diameter and the coin measures 1¼" in diameter.
The Ashtray is in beautiful condition.  There are some faint surface marks on the medallion visible with a magnifying glass. The glaze is nice & shiny and the gilding is not worn or faded.  My guess is that this probably wasn't used as an ashtray...maybe it was used as a trinket or change dish.
This beautiful Vintage Ashtray featuring a lovely French coin medallion will add a touch of elegance to any coffee table, side table, or vanity.  It is perfect for holding change or your favorite pair of earrings!
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