Sue, that was probably a piece of Chance commercial ware. Probably worth thousands... :twisted: But it does actually have a certain amount of charm, as it [probably] represents a long-lost British company with a history of its own. Trouble is, Chance probably got hundreds of orders for these and travelling salesman would 'dish' them out at Christmas - my father always used to come home with all manner of ashtrays at Christmas!
I also think they did ashtrays or dishes for every single county in England! Then there's dogs, birds, fish, mottoware, crestware... urk!
Anne (not sure which one): just noticed the 1977 Silver Jubilee came in red, white AND blue as well!
But I note from the Heritage stocklist that they have a West Bromwich Albion '1954 FA Cup Winners' ashtray and 'Munchen Olympics 1972' (the one where Jewish athletes were massacred): now this is the sort of commemorative glass that does interest me. Very collectable with history attached.