Vintage Ceramic Bibendum "Michelin Man" Ashtray Advertising Piece Consoles Sergio Carlo Higinio Gonzalez-Tornero

Sergio Carlo Higinio Gonzalez-Tornero

glass windows and two original plaques on each side

The cabinets and the base have original "Globe-Wernicke" labels

this changed in the early 1800s when wigs began to fall out of fashion

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Framed Photograph

Vintage Ceramic Bibendum "Michelin Man" Ashtray Advertising Piece Consoles Sergio Carlo Higinio Gonzalez-TorneroABOUT A vintage Michelin Man (Bibendum) ashtray features a high shine, cream colored glaze finish. CREATOR Michelin contracted local commercial potteries across Europe to manufacture these. Possibly England. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1980 1985. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Glazed Ceramic. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. No chips. DIMENSIONS H 3. 5 in. Diameter 5. 25 in. HISTORY Originally produced as an advertising promotional piece, this