Handmade Stoneware Pottery Ashtray – Bronze Metallic Glaze – Durable and Elegant

One Stoneware Pottery Ashtray
4 3/4″ wide
1 1/2″ tall

This ashtray is practical for catching ashes and also a beautiful addition to any home. The ashtray is big enough for cigars, but also works well other types of smokes. It is finished with a bright metallic bronze glaze. This makes a perfect traditional anniversary gift for those celebrating their 8th, 9th or 19th anniversary, the years for bronze and pottery. It can be personalized on the bottom with an 8 or 9 or 19 in heart. It can also be personalized with name, date or initials on the outside bottom.

This handcrafted stoneware ashtray from Sarah Welch Pottery brings together rustic charm, modern elegance, and thoughtful utility in a single object. Measuring approximately 4 ¾ inches across and 1 ½ inches tall, this piece is the perfect combination of form and function. With a wide, generous shape and three curved rests around the rim, it accommodates cigars, hand-rolled smokes, incense, or whatever else you like to burn in a stylish and grounded vessel.

The rich metallic bronze glaze that finishes this piece adds an eye-catching depth to its surface. The glaze catches the light with a subtle, radiant shimmer that feels equally at home in a sleek, modern interior or a warm, rustic setting. The base of the interior features a swirl design that’s both tactile and visual—adding dimension to an otherwise smooth, clean-lined piece. This isn’t your average ashtray: it’s designed to be a beautiful object even when not in use.

All of the pottery from Sarah Welch Pottery is 100% handmade in Colorado, and this ashtray is no exception. Every step of the process—from clay mixing to mold shaping, from glaze chemistry to final firing—takes place in Sarah’s dedicated studio. No commercial molds, pre-made bisqueware, or mass-produced glazes are used. Instead, each item is truly crafted by hand and finished with custom glaze formulas that result in pieces that are durable, food safe, lead- and cadmium-free, and microwave and dishwasher safe.

Though this ashtray is highly functional, it also makes for a truly meaningful gift. With its handcrafted nature and heirloom durability, it is well-suited for gifting on special occasions. In particular, this ashtray aligns beautifully with the traditional materials for the 8th, 9th, and 19th anniversaries—pottery and bronze. The piece can also be customized to enhance its sentimentality and uniqueness. You may choose to personalize the bottom with a number inside a heart (8, 9, or 19), or request up to seven characters of personalization, such as initials, names, or a significant date.

The personalization is hand-stamped directly into the clay while it’s still wet, then fired and glazed along with the rest of the piece. This ensures the customization is permanently integrated into the item—never a decal or surface paint that could rub off. If you’re purchasing this as a gift, the added touch of custom text on the bottom transforms it into a keepsake that will be appreciated for years to come.

This piece is versatile beyond its primary use. While it is obviously an excellent ashtray, customers have used this item creatively as a catchall dish, incense holder, jewelry tray, or rustic home accent. The shape is substantial enough to feel intentional, while compact enough to fit comfortably on side tables, countertops, or desks.

In stock items ship within 1–3 business days via USPS First Class, and you’ll receive tracking details after your order is processed. If you opt for a custom version with personalization, the lead time may be slightly longer depending on the specifics of your request. All packaging is designed to protect fragile pottery items, ensuring they arrive safely and ready to be gifted or enjoyed right away.

This listing is for one bronze-glazed stoneware ashtray. You can explore other bronze pottery pieces to match, such as wine glasses, travel mugs, whiskey cups, and more, at Sarah Welch Pottery on Etsy.

This is a stock photo, and due to the handmade nature of the item, slight variations in glaze and form may occur. Each piece is made with intention, and every one is distinct—reflecting the hands that shaped it and the heat that brought it to life.

Whether you’re a collector of artisanal pottery, a smoker seeking something more refined, or someone shopping for a unique gift, this bronze ashtray offers elegance, story, and functionality all in one.