5pc Collection of French Line Maritime Memorabilia

A collection of vintage maritime memorabilia associated with the French Line (Compagnie Generale Transatlantique). The group features a brown glazed ceramic ashtray with a scalloped rim and embossed lettering for Cie de NAVIGATION FABRE, MARSEILLE, and FRAISSINET CYPRIEN. The base bears a printed mark depicting a castle gate below the words FAIENCE D'ART and above PROCERAM, 62, PUBLICITE ORCEL, 374, Rue Paradis, MARSEILLE. A white porcelain ashtray features a central illustration of the SS France with a gilt foliage rim and three cigarette rests, with a circular printed mark on the underside for G.L. LIMOGES FRANCE. A square ceramic cruise tile with a cork backing depicts stylized Caribbean scenes and is titled JOIE DE VIVRE & CRUISES ABOARD THE SS FRANCE TO THE CARIBBEAN. The lot includes two decks of playing cards in original boxes; one deck features a house flag motif reading Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE and the other displays a twin ship photographic-style illustration. The card boxes and backs are marked French Line. Dimensions: 6"W x 6"H Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Weight: 1.65 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£15.1

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