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Wemyss ware ashtray

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Made at Robert Heron's Fife Pottery

Wemyss ware ashtray
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This Wemyss ware ashtray was made between 1883 and 1930 at Robert Heron & Sons' pottery at Kirkcaldy in Fife.

The ashtray is hand-painted with 'Life is a short smoke`.

In the 19th century, potteries grew in number to meet the increased demand. The largest firms were near the Forth and Clyde rivers and Kirkcaldy became a major centre for potteries. Robert Heron & Co. were famous for their prestigious Wemyss ware.

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