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Measuring 8 inches long x 4 inches wide, this great example of the Raymor line is not fully marked but has enough information on it one can figure out the rest. It has remnants of the original black and yellow Raymor label which would have carried the 5564 number and the initials BIT. One can always tell the Bitossi items by the way the I and T are conjoined in the word ITALY.This was made by the well-known and highly respected Italian firm of Bitossi. Marked on the bottom in black ink is 5564 Italy. The covered cigarette box is extremely heavy. It has a smooth bright orange glaze on it allover, inside and outside. The top features a central motif of a circular crest done in a chocolate brown. As with most of the Bitossi heavy covered cigarette boxes one finds, this one has a few small chips to 2 of the inside corners of the box. However, the lid is in perfect shape, which is hard to find. It still has its original four felt protective pads on each corner of the bottom.
This color of orange was used by Haeger as well as Blenko in glass. It certainly would stand out on a Noguchi glass table or a Paul McCobb blond coffee table. Use it for trinkets, keys and put some bonbons in it. A very versatile piece.
. A very good Mid Century piece of Italian pottery made for the American market! Add it to your cigarette or Mid-century pottery collection today! |
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