ROMFORD BREWERY COMPANY JOHN BULL BITTER BEER ADVERTISING ASHTRAY

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ROMFORD BREWERY COMPANY JOHN BULL BITTER BEER ADVERTISING ASHTRAY
ROMFORD BREWERY COMPANY JOHN BULL BITTER BEER ADVERTISING ASHTRAY
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Vintage collectible "Romford Brewery Co John Bull Bitter" advertising ashtray.
The Romford Brewery of London England made John Bull Bitter ale beer (some history below if you are interested).
Top of the ashtray is embossed with "ROMFORD BREWERY CO. ~ BREWERY EST. 1799."
Sides and center bottom are decorated with red, black and "gold" (mustard yellow) beer advertising logos "John Bull Bitter" and "John Bull Trade Mark."
Large, heavy and "solid" ceramic ashtray with a mid-century modern look; light yellow/ivory semi-glossy glaze; 2 double cigarette holders; unglazed back with no pottery maker's mark; 3 black raised rubber feet.
Has a great mid-century look - guessing circa 1950's to 1970s.
Size: 6-3/8" D (top) x 6-3/4" D (base) x 2" T
Weight: 1.44 lbs.
Condition: Excellent vintage used condition and displays perfectly - very nice!
History:
Romford Brewery was founded in 1708 by Benjamin Wilson as an extension to the Star Inn located on High Street in the City of London. In 1799 the brewery was bought by Edward Ind and expanded rapidly. In 1845 London brewers Octavius & George Coope joined the business and was then named the Ind Coope Brewery. By the early 1900s the Romford Brewery employed over 450 people. By the 1960's-70s it employed 1,000 workers. One of the Romford Brewerys most popular beers was John Bull-Bitter which was named after the historic English farmer character and his distinctive caricature logo was displayed on the product. The Brewery closed in 1993.
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