RARE Vintage Ceramic HOTEL BEL- AIR Swan Ashtray - Los Angeles - Celebrity Hotel

Description

A
rare
vintage ceramic
Hotel Bel-Air
ashtray featuring a graphic of the resort's signature Swan Lake. The Bel-Air, built in the Hollywood style, originally became a hotel in 1946. It catered to the rich and famous, Hollywood celebrities, heads of state and other dignitaries. Such names as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Robert Redford and numerous other notable names comprised their clientele. This boutique hotel continues today as a 5 Star luxury resort.
The ashtray is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or signs of wear. The green paint and gold trim retain their original finish. It measures 7 inches in diameter by 1 inch in height. The label on the reverse is intact - Made in Japan. Please see all pictures for detail. (Last photo shows original glossy condition of green glaze).
An unusual memento of an iconic and elegant celebrity retreat, in perfect, possibly unused condition.