Schumann Bavaria Porcelain Ashtray - Retro Football Scene - 1930s

Triangular porcelain ashtray manufactured by the Schumann Bavaria factory, Germany.

History: The Carl Schumann porcelain factory, founded in Arzberg in 1881, was known for its high-quality porcelain and detailed decorations. This piece belongs to a sports-themed series from the interwar period, documenting the aesthetics and equipment of early 20th-century European football, characterized by cotton uniforms and leather balls with external stitching.

Technical Details:
- Period: Circa 1930
- Technique: Glazed white porcelain with polychrome decal and decorative borders in black and gold.
- Dimensions: 13 cm x 13 cm (5.1 x 5.1 inches).
- Height: 3 cm (1.18 inches).
- Weight: 220 g (0.48 lbs).
- Material: Hard-paste porcelain.
- Condition: Excellent preservation. No cracks or restorations. Minimal wear to the gold gilding due to age.

Value: Of interest to collectors of antique sports memorabilia and enthusiasts of Art Deco period German porcelain.