Vintage Mint Green Ceramic Ashtray by Wenczel

c. 1930s-1940s; Wenczel Tile Co. - Trenton, NJ Square-form ceramic ashtray with a recessed circular well and four integrated cigarette rests, finished in a soft mint green glaze. The piece features clean, streamlined geometry with subtly rounded edges and a slightly raised center basin, giving it a restrained Art Deco to early mid-century industrial aesthetic. The underside is marked "Wenczel 20," indicating production by the Trenton-based ceramics firm known for utilitarian and decorative tile and molded ceramic wares. Its compact footprint and durable glazed surface reflect a design intended for everyday use, while the color and form lend it a distinctly period character. Wenczel Tile Co. of Trenton, New Jersey is documented as a regional ceramics manufacturer whose name appears on surviving tiles and molded wares, including ashtrays such as this example. Shows light surface wear including minor scuffs, small glaze imperfections, and general signs of use consistent with age. No major chips or cracks observed. 4.25" W x 4.25" D x 1" H MM - C-19372 - 040726 For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page here.