{"id":19160,"date":"2026-07-29T19:11:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=19160"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:15:15","slug":"vintage-martin-boyd-pottery-stc-advertising-ashtray","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product\/vintage-martin-boyd-pottery-stc-advertising-ashtray\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Martin Boyd Pottery STC Advertising Ashtray"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vintage Martin Boyd Pottery STC Advertising Ashtray<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unusual vintage Australian pottery ashtray was produced by <strong>Martin Boyd Pottery<\/strong> and decorated with the historic <strong>STC emblem of Standard Telephones &amp; Cables<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The piece has a low, rounded form with a glossy black exterior and a contrasting cream-glazed interior. A bold red STC monogram occupies the centre, enclosed within a hand-painted circular border. Two shaped rests are incorporated into the rim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The underside is finished in glossy black glaze and bears the handwritten <strong>Martin Boyd<\/strong> signature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin Boyd Pottery produced a diverse range of decorative and domestic ceramics during the mid-twentieth century. While small dishes and ashtrays are encountered periodically, commissioned or promotional pieces bearing Australian corporate insignia are considerably less common.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This example has crossover appeal for collectors of:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Martin Boyd and Australian studio pottery<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Australian advertising memorabilia<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Telecommunications and industrial history<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Mid-century commercial ceramics<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Vintage ashtrays and tobacciana<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Product Details<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Maker:<\/strong> Martin Boyd Pottery<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Australia<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Circa 1950s<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Advertising ashtray<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Advertising emblem:<\/strong> STC<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Company represented:<\/strong> Standard Telephones &amp; Cables<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> Glazed ceramic<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Colours:<\/strong> Black, cream and red<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Mark:<\/strong> Hand-signed Martin Boyd beneath<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> .35cmx10.5cmx10.5cm<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Weight: <\/strong>152gm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related crazing, minor surface wear and glaze irregularities consistent with age and original use. The red STC emblem remains clearly visible, and the Martin Boyd signature is present beneath.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please study the photographs carefully, as they show the actual item offered and form an important part of the condition description.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia-wide tracked postage is included in the listed price. The ashtray will be professionally packed using protective wrapping and a suitably sized outer carton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International buyers are welcome. Please contact us before purchasing so appropriate insured shipping, import taxes, duties and other applicable charges can be assessed and quoted.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Code TMCEJC-0000013 UP<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TMC Emporium<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TMC Emporium offers an evolving collection of vintage, collectable and decorative items sourced throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Each item is individually photographed and described, with care taken to accurately represent its condition.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A scarce vintage Martin Boyd Australian pottery ashtray featuring the red STC emblem for Standard Telephones &amp; Cables. Finished with a glossy black exterior, cream interior and hand-signed Martin Boyd base. 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