RARE ANTIQUE PORCELAIN ADVERTISING ASHTRAY FROM A GERMAN MOTORCYCLE DRIVING SCHOOL, 1920s

Rare original advertising ashtray from Hugo Kasseker, Automotive Repair and Motorcycle Driving School, Waldenburg-Altwasser, Germany, circa 1910s–1920s, porcelain with black transfer and hand painting, 6-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/4", the underside impressed "349" and marked "Germany."

A handsome and unusual example with a distinctive Secessionist-influenced style. The advertising text, with loose translation, reads as follows:

"Hugo Kasseker, Kraftfahrzeuge Reparatur, Zubehör, Betriebsstoffe, Telefon 289, Waldenbg.-Altwasser, Betriebsfahrschule Klasse I für Motorräder"
"[Hugo Kasseker, Motor Vehicle Repair, Accessories, Lubricants, Telephone 289, Waldenburg-Altwasser, Class I Driving School for Motorcycles]."

The large size of the rests suggests that the ashtray was originally intended to accommodate cigars (though of course could also be used for cigarettes). Rare; I was unable to locate a single other example.

Notes: A few small losses to lettering (which is printed on both sides), otherwise fine, attractive condition, with no cracks, chips, crazing, or staining

Home Decor, Decor

15%

Michael Rodman | (313) 719-1181 | neverenoughbooks@outlook.com

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Milford, NH 03055

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Saturday, 12/10, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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