vintage moulin rouge artoria limoges souvenir memento porcelain ash tray receive

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the tiny ash tray moulin rouge limoges souvenir
i can find no issues. teeny ash tray—a souvenir/memento from cabaret times gone by. finished in gold, the front reads «formidable!» and has a cancan girl lautrec stylized and «moulin rouge» with what may be the moulin rouge logo. the reverse shows the maker «artoria limoges» and «made in france». i cannot figure out the date, but am guessing with the style of the ash tray, maybe 1960s? the outside dimensions are 3" long by 2 1/4" wide. the rim is 3/4" away from the surface on which the tray rests.
about artoria limoges
(from: artoria.com)
artoria limoges is the largest manufacturer of porcelain giftware in Limoges, france. we are located on the banks of the vienne river which runs through the city of limoges. our family-owned business has produced some of the finest works of porcelain for generations, and has become known for the outstanding quality and fine craftsmanship of its hand-painted limoges boxes and other collectibles. many of our employees are the sons and daughters of craftsmen who were employed by our company.
we have retained and refined the skills of porcelain sculpting, molding, finishing, decorating and accessorizing, utilizing many of the techniques developed centuries ago. our artisans are among the finest in limoges. We welcome you to visit our site and to enjoy a tour of our factory and to get an overview of our extensive, high quality product lines.
we are best known for our hand-painted Limoges boxes, giftware, and tabletop collections. artoria is also known for its ability to customize any style or design to suit the individual needs of its customers.
about moulin rouge
(from: cometoparis.com/secrets-and-stories-of-paris/history-of-the-moulin-rouge-s1053)
following the defeat of napoleon iii in the franco-prussian War of 1870 and the subsequent economic depression the nation suffered until 1896, france attempted to dismiss the past and heal her scars by diving into a carefree period of celebration and frivolity in which euphoria chased away, at least for the moment, the horrors of war. this intoxicating sense of optimism was felt throughout the country but most fully embraced in paris, a city known for liberated attitudes. during this time europe was enjoying a positive momentum that encompassed scientific innovations, artistic and literary breakthroughs, regional peace and social, political and economic progress. the french capital itself was in the midst of reconfiguration and modernisation. middle class parisians took advantage of their new-found prosperity and had the free time and disposable income to spend in cafes, cabarets and music halls. this was the period that came to be known as the belle epoque. central to this 40 year golden age was the district of montmartre, which became emblematic of the time.
this was the backdrop against which the moulin rouge first threw open its doors to the public on october 6th, 1889. situated at the foot of the vibrant montmartre district, the cabaret enjoyed immediate success. it was the vision of two businessmen with their fingers on the pulse of paris that made it all possible. joseph oller and charles zidler established a venue for colourful and daring entertainment that could be frequented by people of all walks of life, from the very wealthy to the lowliest labourer. the atmosphere was electric. the bourgeois with a taste for debauchery would go there to fraternise with the ladies of the night. artists and writers could drink amidst exciting and surroundings while gathering material to inspire their greatest works.
the appearance of the moulin rouge (red windmill) was instantly recognisable amidst the other buildings in the neighbourhood. it remains so today. a windmill with large rotating vanes painted entirely in red was decorated with the figures of a miller and his wife, who appeared to exchange knowing glances. within, the place embodied all the glamour and decadence of the belle epoque in the city of light. the walls were hung with mirrors reflecting the light of huge chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. behind the building was a formal garden to enjoy on sunny days, dominated by a colossal model elephant left over from the universal exhibition of 1889. a belly dancer inside the animal proved a real head turner for diners. the extravagant décor, sprung from the fevered imagination of the french artist adolphe willette, was utterly unlike anything else. nowhere could match the moulin rouge.
as befitted a temple dedicated to music and dance, the moulin rouge showcased the talents of the most renowned dancers of the age. but it was a form of quadrille created in 1850 at the mabille ball by celeste mogador which formed the basis of the dance which would become synonymous with paris, the french cancan. at this time the quadrille was immensely fashionable, especially as performed to the music of jacques offenbach. strangely enough, however, it was on the other side of the channel, in london, that the french cancan as we know it was created. the music hall proprietor charles morton had a dance troupe perform it in 1861, resulting in a dance world furore.
cheerfully scandalous and charmingly daring, the french cancan was a frenzy of black stockings, bare legs, garters, frilly panties, lace, high kicks and whirled skirts that was considered quite shocking at the time. naturally, it enthralled the patrons of the moulin rouge. many dancers such as la goulue, miss jenny and nini pattes-en-l'air became symbols of parisian cabaret, enticing customers in search of frills and thrills. the frenetic scene was captured many times by the great french painter, henri de toulouse lautrec in some of his most famous works.
maker's and/or other marks
finished in gold, the front reads «formidable!» and has a cancan girl lautrec stylized and «moulin rouge» with what may be the moulin rouge logo. the reverse shows the maker «artoria limoges» and «made in france».
dimensions
the outside dimensions are 3" long by 2 1/4" wide. the rim is 3/4" away from the surface on which the tray rests.
condition
i can find no issues.
the fine print
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shipping costs have really increased—this is calculated into the buy-it-now price.
i am not able to sell individual items from items i have listed as a group. i just don't have the stamina to create new listings for those. i apologize for that. i haven't initially individually listed items because i don't have enough listing slots to so.
trying to downsize some, though extremely melancholically.
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