This April we welcome a new dealer to the Alfies team; John Halsall of Tobacciana Collectibles, our latest dealer to join the ground floor.
Stand G085/86 has undergone a Spring transformation, filled with a colourful collection of decorative and promotional ashtrays and jugs. Many made by iconic
potters such as Moorcroft, Royal Doulton, Limoges, Sundry and other pub
and bar related items.
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| A 1953 Queen Elizabeth Coronation ashtray |
We asked John a few questions...
Do you have a personal favourite in your collection?
Yes, the French blue ashtrays. I like the bright colour. Some are like pieces of art work with hand painted designs, many made by well established potters like Moorcroft and Royal Doulton.
What are the most collectable ashtrays?
The Royal editions are always popular, and so are the Heineken branded ones. There is a fan base around the world for Heineken and many collectors are always looking out for vintage collectables.
Here are just a selection of ashtrays available from Tobacciana Collectibles:
John Halsall- Tobacciana Collectibles
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your business?
I have been collecting ashtrays for many years and started to trade in the year 2000. I sell collectable vintage ashtrays and jugs, many of which are rare French blue ashtrays, German, Spanish and British.
I have been collecting ashtrays for many years and started to trade in the year 2000. I sell collectable vintage ashtrays and jugs, many of which are rare French blue ashtrays, German, Spanish and British.
What first interested you in collecting?
I was always on the look out on my travels and the French blue ashtrays always caught my eye, from there my collection grew and expanded to trays and jugs from all around Europe.
I was always on the look out on my travels and the French blue ashtrays always caught my eye, from there my collection grew and expanded to trays and jugs from all around Europe.
How did you first start dealing in collectibles?
Having gained a large collection I decided that when I reached my 70th birthday it was time to turn my hobby into a business.
Having gained a large collection I decided that when I reached my 70th birthday it was time to turn my hobby into a business.
Do you have a personal favourite in your collection?
Yes, the French blue ashtrays. I like the bright colour. Some are like pieces of art work with hand painted designs, many made by well established potters like Moorcroft and Royal Doulton.
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| Two classic French vintage ashtrays |
What are the most collectable ashtrays?
The Royal editions are always popular, and so are the Heineken branded ones. There is a fan base around the world for Heineken and many collectors are always looking out for vintage collectables.
Here are just a selection of ashtrays available from Tobacciana Collectibles:
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| A rare Moorcroft pottery ashtray made for promoting Marston's beer, 1 of 800. |
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| A Cruise and Atlantic liner QE2's own brand of malt whisky flask. |
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| A Royal Doulton porcelain bar water jug, matching ashtray also available. |
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| A Wade porcelain ashtray promoting Warwick's 'Milkmaid' stout. |
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| A Monagesque porcelain (similar to Limoges) souvenir ashtray commemorating the marriage of Prince Rainer to Hollywood actress Grace Kelly in 1956. |
John Halsall- Tobacciana Collectibles
Stand: G085/86 at Alfies Antique Market
Email: jmhalsall@hotmail.co.uk
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