Ashtray - Hyalyn & Georges Briard "Midas" Collection

Georges Briard “Midas” Ashtray for Hyalyn Pottery A fabulous piece of mid-century glam by Georges Briard for Hyalyn Pottery. This substantial ceramic ashtray features a creamy white finish embellished with Briard’s Midas design, an array of stylized medallions and faces rendered in richly textured metallic gold. The oversized round form includes a deep center well and integrated cigarette rests, while the cork-lined underside retains its original Georges Briard / Midas / Hyalyn Porcelain USA marking. Equal parts functional object and decorative art, it’s a striking example of 1960s-era cocktail culture and looks just as good today displayed on a coffee table or bar.