Bidspirit auction | Roceram French Messageries Maritimes Ceramic

Roceram French Messageries Maritimes Ceramic Ashtray - This French mid-century modern ceramic advertising ashtray was produced by Roceram for the Messageries Maritimes shipping line. The piece features a stylized irregular trapezoidal form finished in an olive green glaze, with a raised back panel embossed with the company name and a corporate logo depicting a unicorn head superimposed over an anchor. The interior basin includes three integrated cigarette notches. The underside displays a black printed Roceram factory mark containing a fleur-de-lis shield and the model designation 70. Dimensions: 6.25”W x 4”H Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Weight: 8. oz Condition: Good.