Chastagner & Cie, Limoges - Mel Hunter - Ashtray - Porcelain

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Elegant Limoges porcelain ashtray and trinket dish by Chastagner & Cie, with Mel Hunter's black owl decor on white, circa 1970–1980, measuring 19 × 16.5 × 5 cm and in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Elegant Limoges porcelain ashtray / trinket tray, made in France by Chastagner & Cie. The center is adorned with a remarkable black design depicting an owl perched on a branch, bearing the signature “Mel Hunter”.

Manufacturer: Chastagner & Cie, Limoges
Decor artist: Mel Hunter
Origin: France
Estimated period: 1970–1980
Material: Porcelain
Colors: White, black and gold
Dimensions: 19 × 16.5 × 5 cm

Excellent overall condition, with very light signs of use consistent with its age. No chips or cracks visible. The yellow felt under the base shows a few age marks, visible in the photographs.

The piece will be carefully packaged for shipment.

Elegant Limoges porcelain ashtray / trinket tray, made in France by Chastagner & Cie. The center is adorned with a remarkable black design depicting an owl perched on a branch, bearing the signature “Mel Hunter”.

Manufacturer: Chastagner & Cie, Limoges
Decor artist: Mel Hunter
Origin: France
Estimated period: 1970–1980
Material: Porcelain
Colors: White, black and gold
Dimensions: 19 × 16.5 × 5 cm

Excellent overall condition, with very light signs of use consistent with its age. No chips or cracks visible. The yellow felt under the base shows a few age marks, visible in the photographs.

The piece will be carefully packaged for shipment.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Chastagner & Cie, Limoges
Number of objects
1
Style
Modern
Material
Porcelain
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Mel Hunter
Colour
Black, Gold, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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Private

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