Antique Advertising - Original Brown bakelite Michelin Promotional Ashtray c.1930
Early 20th Century Advertising item
A promotional ashtray featuring a white figurine of Bibendum (the iconic Michelin Man mascot) seated on a brown Bakelite tray.
The ashtray would have either been given away as a promotional item or were used and displayed in garages, workshops and offices.
Instantly recognisable around the world, the legendary Michelin Man — Bibendum — remains one of the most celebrated advertising mascots ever created.
Originally used as a promotional display piece for garages, tyre depots or motoring establishments, the piece perfectly shows the spirit of early motoring culture and 20th Century advertising.
A lovely item to add to any collection or to add characterful decor to a garage, man cave or home / retail space. Also a lovely little dish to hold keys, loose change and other small items.
