Vintage Ceramic Bibendum "Michelin Man" Ashtray Advertising Piece
$225
ABOUT
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 particular glazed variant became especially iconic when used as a custom ashtray—and later repurposed as a butter dish following smoking bans—at the famous Bibendum Restaurant inside the historic Michelin House in London.
