Fine Burgundy Bowl

Magnificent and rare vintage lithographed tin ashtray, an advertisement for Fine Bourgogne by A. Thomachot, inventor and sole manufacturer, in Prissé-les-Mâcon (Saône-et-Loire).

Detailed description

• Very rich and colorful decor (blue, gold, red, beige tones) with a central illustration of a bottle of Fine Bourgogne.
• Numerous mentions of distinctions:
  – Vichy National Exhibition 1892 – Diploma of Honor – Member of the Jury
  – Gold and silver medals
  – Paris Exhibitions 1889, 1890, Saint-Étienne 1891, etc.
• Side texts: "Produit de la Distillation du Vin" (Product of Wine Distillation) and "Supérieure aux Cognacs en Renom" (Superior in Reputation to Cognacs).
• Bottom of the tray: "A. Thomachot – À Prissé-les-Mâcon S&L – Inventeur et Seul Fabricant" (Inventor and Sole Manufacturer).

Fine Bourgogne is a grape brandy (similar to cognac) produced from the distillation of Burgundy wines and lees. This tray is a rare piece of advertising memorabilia from the late 19th/very early 20th century, typical of the beautiful advertising lithographs of the period.

Condition

Good general state of preservation for its age. Some wear and rubbing to the corners and edges (normal for this type of antique tin), colors still bright and legible. No major dents visible in the photo.

Very charming decorative piece, perfect for a display case, on a cellar shelf, or as a collectible.