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FREE: Mid Century Tiki Bird Ashtray California Pottery Treasure Craft Trinket Holder

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Description

The listing, Mid Century Tiki Bird Ashtray California Pottery Treasure Craft Trinket Holder has ended.

Mid Century 50's or 60's Tiki Bird Ashtray
California Pottery by Treasure Craft

There is some patina and/or rust on the wire handle
Handle moves--it works perfectly and you can't see it on the inside.
Does not look as if it were used as an ashtray--it's nice and clean
No chips or cracks
I don't know what a Tiki bird is--I thought it was a buzzard!
Over all length is about 5" and is about 4 1/2" tall

Info from a website:
Treasure Craft was founded by Alfred A. Levin in Gardena, CA in 1945 when he returned home from the war.
It was moved to Compton, CA in 1956 where it became a leader in producing much desired California Pottery.
Levin is credited for taking a chance (and winning) when he moved away from 50's pastels, and created a "wood stain" which so closely resembles real wood, that one has to look twice!

Questions & Comments

Great pics. Somebody rescue him he's sad until you do.

Nov 5th, 2014 at 5:35:58 PM PST by

I know what you mean..lol..I was thinking that he has a face that only his mother could love. My daughter says that he is so ugly that he is cute!

Nov 5th, 2014 at 5:56:37 PM PST by

OMG he will be loved for who he is. Ha, ha.

Nov 17th, 2014 at 5:55:26 PM PST by

Lol

Nov 20th, 2014 at 6:29:30 PM PST by

Hit the wrong key,should be 1960.

Nov 9th, 2014 at 4:28:15 AM PST by

i am in love with him!!!

Nov 26th, 2014 at 1:03:31 PM PST by

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Nov 26th, 2014 at 7:12:46 AM PST by

He is so cute and i would love to have him but i know the credits will surpass what i have lol

Nov 24th, 2014 at 10:11:36 PM PST by

OMG...that is Beautiful....Wish I had more credits left!!

Nov 24th, 2014 at 6:18:42 AM PST by

You always entertain me with your auctions, love them. Nikki

Nov 21st, 2014 at 5:07:29 AM PST by

Lol

Nov 21st, 2014 at 5:14:51 AM PST by

Nice listing

Nov 15th, 2014 at 9:04:49 PM PST by

it caught my eye because a friend of mine collects the tiki pottery cups and i wondered about your little guy.i was surprised that the line was native american inspired.i'm trolling for dhristmas presents and he seems like a good bet.will bid at end of auction.

Nov 13th, 2014 at 4:48:43 AM PST by

I myself had never heard of a tiki bird until I found this one. I have loved treasure craft pottery for years but never saw this line of pottery. I don't think it was widely known around my area of the country. Normally, I wouldn't have paid much attention to it..up on the shelf. Whomever ends up with it, I'm sure that they are meant to have it. I believe that things happen for a reason. There are other pieces that were made along this line. I saw a monkey head on eBay. Now that is really creepy looking.

Nov 13th, 2014 at 10:21:43 AM PST by

Super cool! You have so many great auctions, as usual! Your fan. W.

Nov 10th, 2014 at 1:17:15 AM PST by

Thanks kiddo!

Nov 12th, 2014 at 9:59:17 PM PST by

LEVIN created a line of pottery inspired by native american totems.i dug around for awhile and finally found your little guy.i think the line started in 1969. it's all very interesting and creative.thank you for sharing him:)

Nov 9th, 2014 at 4:27:21 AM PST by

Ty for doing research..I didn't find that when I was looking. This kind of pottery is becoming very collectible. I am always looking for interesting pieces. Very nice if you.

Nov 12th, 2014 at 10:04:45 PM PST by

F&W

Nov 8th, 2014 at 9:12:35 PM PST by

This piece is such a hoot that I just couldn't resist bidding! If I prevail, it will be going into a certain brother-in-law's stocking for a Christmas surprise!!

Nov 7th, 2014 at 4:33:52 PM PST by

Lol

Nov 7th, 2014 at 6:02:48 PM PST by

Your research is impeccable. Congratulations on a very interesting listing

Nov 7th, 2014 at 2:51:38 AM PST by

Thank-you! That is a very nice compliment. I love to share some of the interesting facts about some of the things that I list but, at the same time I don't want my ads to be too wordy..you know that people will only read so much...and then their eyes begin to glass over...lol.

Nov 7th, 2014 at 3:06:56 AM PST by

your so very welcome sweetie

Nov 6th, 2014 at 5:31:41 AM PST by

I agree with your daughter about it being so ugly it cute! lol

Nov 6th, 2014 at 4:49:31 AM PST by

Lol

Nov 7th, 2014 at 11:43:22 PM PST by

bid and watching sweetie so cool

Nov 5th, 2014 at 7:33:37 PM PST by

Thank-you!

Nov 5th, 2014 at 9:54:25 PM PST by

I think he's pretty cool. Would you consider a GIT?

Nov 5th, 2014 at 5:55:32 PM PST by

I'm sorry but I don't use gin most of the time. I don't have any idea what would be a fair credit amount.

Nov 5th, 2014 at 6:13:24 PM PST by

Mid Century Tiki Bird Ashtray California Pottery Treasure Craft Trinket Holder is in the Antiques category