Ashtray decorated with the figure of a batsman, c.1920. China, white underglaze. Decoration: modelled figure of a batsman in red cap stands before wicket on emerald ground, in the ashbowl at his foot is the title: PLAY; also Manchester's coat of arms in colour transfer with the motto: Concilio et Labore/Manchester. On the front is the inscription: M.C.C. The Home of Cricket/Formed 1787. Stamped on bottom: (1) Reg. No. 684706; British Sports/Scenes/Carlton China; (2) a lifebelt inscribed: W + R/Stoke-on-trent/Carlton China.