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Royan, FranceOn Whoppah since November 2025 • 0 sales
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🍔 Vintage Wimpy Advertising Ashtray – 60s/70s – Rare & Collector's Item 🇫🇷
Treat yourself to a true piece of French fast-food history with this triangular advertising ashtray "WIMPY, auberge express", dating from the 1960s–1970s. A rare collector's item, witnessing the beginnings of fast food in France!
🕰️ Historical Context
This ashtray comes from the era when Jacques Borel, a pioneer of fast food in France, launched the Wimpy chain inspired by the American concept of the same name.
🔎 Item Description
Triangular melamine ashtray typical of the era
Front: white marking "WIMPY, auberge express"
Back: mention "ANNECY, ORNAMINE", the manufacturer
Vintage retro-pop style from the 60s/70s
Standard table ashtray dimensions (Length: 10.6 cm, Width: 7.8 cm, Height: 1.5 cm)
✅ Condition
Very good overall condition: legible print, clean surface
Well-preserved colors, no discoloration
Ideal for collection, vintage decoration or retro staging
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionExcellentColorsWhite, RedMaterialOther, PlasticNumber of items2Height1 cmWidth11 cmDepth8 cmSeller locationRoyan, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup