Antique La Cartuja de Sevilla Pickman ashtrays
Antique La Cartuja de Sevilla Pickman ashtrays
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Antique ashtrays with Sevillian elegance
These antique earthenware ashtrays from La Cartuja Pickman Sevilla combine history, decorative value, and collector appeal in an increasingly sought-after format. The La Cartuja de Sevilla firm was founded by Charles Pickman in the 19th century and became a benchmark for fine Sevillian earthenware, with a highly recognized historical trajectory within Spanish ceramics. The factory began production in 1841, and its legacy is part of Andalusia’s industrial and decorative heritage.
The set consists of two ashtrays of different sizes: a wider, sturdier model measuring 17.5 x H4.5 cm and a finer one measuring 10 x 10 cm. Their original function was to serve as a receptacle for ash and a cigarette rest, thanks to the notches on the rim designed for resting a cigar. Today, beyond that traditional use, they can be displayed as decorative pieces on a table, in a display cabinet, at a desk, or in a vintage smoking corner. In Portugal, this type of antique piece is also highly appreciated as a decorative and collector's item, especially for its classic aesthetic and the value of the brand.
Two pieces with history to decorate with character
At first glance, they stand out for their ivory-toned glazed earthenware, their green stamped decoration featuring architectural and landscape scenes of classic inspiration, and the exterior floral border that runs along the contour. The images also show a light craquelure of the glaze, very fine and homogeneous, which adds visual authenticity and vintage charm. One of the models features a more rounded and thicker shape with four clearly marked cigarette rests, while the other offers a lighter, square silhouette, also with four integrated rests. On the base, the stamp of La Cartuja de Sevilla Pickman S.A. is clearly visible, a very important detail for buyers who value authenticity.
Technical characteristics and distinct features
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Material: antique glazed earthenware.
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Brand: La Cartuja de Sevilla Pickman S.A., visible on the base.
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Decorative origin: Sevillian ceramics with a historical tradition.
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Large ashtray dimensions: 17.5 cm diameter x H4.5 cm.
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Small ashtray dimensions: 10 x 10 cm.
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Interior decoration: landscape and architectural scenes stamped in green.
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Exterior decoration: continuous floral border in green.
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Functional rim: four cigarette rests integrated into each piece.
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Finish: glazed shine with fine visible craquelure, characteristic of antiques.
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Original function: table ashtray for home or office use.
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Current function: decorative piece, collector's item, and vintage accessory.
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Visual standout: elegant contrast between ivory background and classic green stamping.
- Added value: visible Pickman stamp, highly sought after in historical Sevillian ceramics.
Collecting, design, and ceramic tradition in a single proposal
These ashtrays are perfect for those looking for an antique, decorative, and distinct piece. They work very well in classic settings, libraries, offices, eclectic interiors, or compositions featuring porcelain and historical earthenware.
They also fit into the collection of smoking-related objects, a sector where antique ashtrays continue to have a prominent presence in the specialized market. Overall, these ashtrays offer a purchase of aesthetic, limited, and very special value.
