Maddux of California 1960s Executive Ashtray

Described as an 'Executive Ashtray man-sized converstaion piece' on page 9 of the1960 Maddux catalog (see image 4).  This big, beautiful retro modern dark green art pottery ashtray is 50 years old. It is in great condition with no damage.  The gloss glaze shows some age crazing.  Age crazing is tiny, tiny lines that develop on the glaze over time.  Crazing cannot be seen unless studied closely. Marked 'Made in USA - 731 - Maddux Calif.' on the base. Bill Maddux began creating pottery in the 1930s and closed his operation in 1966. Maddux marked pottery appeared on the market by successors until 1980.  Plenty of room for all your smoking friends with a deep bowl and 6 flat cigar-size or smaller rests.. Measures 11½" long on each of three sides and is 2½" deep. Great for the garden area or smoking lounge.  Hand-made in the days when ashtrays were used as coffee-table centerpieces.  Super ashtray for cigar smokers and parties.