Vtg Vernon Kilns Texas Lone Star State Maroon Ashtray Cattle Brands 5.75\" For Sale

Vintage Vernon Kilns Texas “Lone Star State” Souvenir Ashtray – Maroon Transferware

Beautiful mid-century collectible souvenir ashtray manufactured by the renowned Vernon Kilns pottery company of California. This exceptional piece celebrates the history, landmarks, and Western heritage of Texas, the legendary Lone Star State.

Featuring a striking maroon and burgundy transferware design against a warm cream-colored background, this ashtray is decorated with detailed illustrations of historic Texas landmarks and a continuous border of authentic Texas cattle brands.

The center features beautifully detailed illustrations and references to famous Texas locations and landmarks, including:

The Alamo – San Antonio

Texas State Capitol – Austin

San Jacinto Monument

Port Arthur Bridge

Will Rogers Memorial – Fort Worth

Southern Methodist University (S.M.U.) – Dallas

Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley

One of the most interesting features is the decorative border showcasing historic Texas cattle brands, giving this piece wonderful Western Americana appeal.

The reverse features a fascinating printed summary of Texas history, including its discovery in 1536, first settlement in 1682, the famous Six Flags of Texas, and historical geographic statistics.

Item Details:

Manufacturer: Vernon Kilns

Origin: California, USA

Theme: Texas, Lone Star State, Western Americana

Type: Souvenir Ashtray / Decorative Pottery

Design: Historic Texas Landmarks and Cattle Brands

Color: Maroon / Burgundy Transferware on Cream

Diameter: Approximately 5.75”

Era: Mid-Century

Condition:

Perfect vintage condition! Absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, fleabites, or repairs. The maroon transferware graphics remain exceptionally crisp and detailed, and the original glaze retains its beautiful, brilliant glossy shine.

This piece appears to have been used strictly for decorative display rather than as an actual ashtray. An exceptionally clean surviving example of vintage Vernon Kilns souvenir pottery.

A wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Texas history, Texana, Western Americana, historic cattle brands, California pottery, and mid-century souvenir ceramics.

Perfect for display in a Western-themed home, office, ranch, or vintage pottery collection.

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