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1960s vintage Western Auto ashtray: $25.00
This is a vintage promotional ashtray shaped like a miniature (6 inches in diameter) automobile tire.
Branding: It features the embossed logo for Western Auto, a prominent American retailer founded in 1915 that specialized in auto parts, accessories, and hardware.
Design: The outer portion is styled to mimic a classic rubber tire with detailed tread patterns along the sidewall. Nested inside the tire is a red-and-black marbled melamine or plastic insert featuring three integrated cigarette rests.
Era: These types of branded utility items were popular promotional giveaways or counter merchandise for automotive supply and hardware stores from the mid-20th century.
