{"product_id":"alitalia-airlines-advertising-ashtray-cobalt-blue-enamel-metal-4-5-vintage","title":"Alitalia Airlines Advertising Ashtray — Cobalt Blue Enamel Metal, 4.5\", Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking piece of vintage airline memorabilia — an \u003cstrong\u003eAlitalia Airlines advertising ashtray\u003c\/strong\u003e in deep cobalt blue enamel-coated metal, with \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALITALIA\" stamped in bold white Art Deco-style lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e on all four sides. This is the kind of object that once graced the first-class lounges, airport clubs, and executive offices of Italy's flagship carrier during its golden age of aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe square form features a stepped interior bowl with four corner cigarette rests, and the deep cobalt blue enamel gives it a rich, jewel-like quality that photographs beautifully. The lettering is crisp and legible on all sides, rendered in a geometric sans-serif typeface that perfectly captures the modernist design sensibility of mid-century Italian aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alitalia Airlines (Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enamel-coated metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cobalt blue with white stamped lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square with stepped interior bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four corner cigarette rests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"ALITALIA\" in Art Deco geometric lettering on all four sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage — wear consistent with age including light surface scratching and enamel wear; lettering intact and legible on all sides; no dents or structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlitalia ceased operations in 2021 after 75 years, making original branded memorabilia increasingly collectible. A wonderful display piece for the aviation enthusiast, Italian design collector, or mid-century modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alitalia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497837461563,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/0296\/6843\/files\/IMG_2211.jpg?v=1778272282","url":"https:\/\/ro-and-bettes-attic-2.myshopify.com\/products\/alitalia-airlines-advertising-ashtray-cobalt-blue-enamel-metal-4-5-vintage","provider":"Ro and Bettes Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}