Description: A rare vintage 1960s ceramic souvenir ashtray featuring the Virginia State Memorial at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - the first Southern state monument erected on the Gettysburg battlefield. The Memorial is located near the site where Confederate General Robert E. Lee observed Union forces repulse Pickett's Charge - a pivotal development in the battle that resulted in the Union victory at Gettysburg and, ultimately, in the wider Civil War. This Old English Staffordshire Ware ashtray was made by the Adams Pottery Company that originated in 1657 in Staffordshire, England. It was imported by Jonroth England, a major importer of Staffordshire pottery, for the Lee Museum in Gettysburg that is located in the small stone house on Seminary Ridge that served as Lee's battlefield headquarters. The Virginia State Memorial depicted on the ashtray includes a statue of Lee amount his horse Traveler, his hat in hand, as he watches events on the battlefield unfold. Confederate soldiers in action are depicted below Lee. Approximate dimensions:Width: 5-1/8"Depth: 7/8"Weight: 5ozPristine condition with no chips, cracks, stains, or other blemishes. (See photos.) This hard-to-find ashtray will make a great addition to your collection of Gettysburg, Confederate, Civil War memorabilia, your collection of ashtrays or other tobacciana, or a welcome gift for a friend or family member who shares your interests. Ships same day payment is received, if possible - next day for sure.
Price: 28.5 USD
Location: Grafton, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-03-30T13:09:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
State: Virginia
