Ricard "Saturn" Ashtray in Melamine

This original Ricard ashtray is one of the iconic advertising objects of French bistro culture. With its striking yellow and blue design and the surrounding Ricard lettering, it embodies the unmistakable style of the 1970s and could be found in numerous cafés, bars, and brasseries throughout France.

Due to its characteristic construction, this model is often referred to as "Saturn" – an allusion to the striking yellow ring that surrounds the dark blue center. The ashtray was made from robust melamine plastic, a material characterized by its high heat resistance, durability, and shatterproof properties. These qualities made melamine ashtrays particularly popular for intensive use in the catering industry.

The embossments on the underside indicate its manufacture in Italy for the French brand Ricard. Today, these colorful bistro ashtrays are sought-after collector's items and decorative testimonies to French aperitif and advertising culture.

The ashtray is in good used condition with age-related signs of wear that underline its authentic vintage character.

• Brand: Ricard
• Model: Saturn
• Origin: Italy
• Material: Melamine plastic
  
• Dating: 1970s to early 1980s
• Height: 4.5 cm
• Diameter: 11.5 cm
• Quantity: 1 piece

A rare piece of French bistro history that still impresses today as a decorative object, collector's item, or stylish tray.