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Machine Age Robot Westinghouse Air Brakes Promotional Ashtray 1930

Creator: Westinghouse
Offered by: Bizarre Bazaar

Description
Westinghouse Air Brakes promotional ashtray from the 1930's. The winged Robot design was used as a theme to promote the Air Brake system invented by George Westinghouse in 1872 for trains, manufactured by Westinghouse. This ashtray is made from silver & bronze plated metal. It is a very stylish object in near mint condition showing a little wear to the plating on the head of the Robot . It can be used as a "vide poche" French for "empty pockets" a place to leave your cufflinks, keys or loose change.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Plated metal
Condition:	Good. Almost mint, minor wear to the plating.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	434459

Dimensions

H.	7 in;	Diam.	7 in;
H.	17.78 cm;	Diam.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Bizarre Bazaar opened its first retail location in NYC back in 1985, specializing in Antique Toys, Vintage Transportation & Industrial Models, Perfume Bottles and Art Deco

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