Are you an avid collector of antique Indiana advertising, a lover of unique tobacciana memorabilia, or searching for the perfect historic industrial piece to anchor your desk, lounge, or fan cave? This listing features an incredible vintage copper-toned advertising ashtray combined with a central matchbook holder stand. Issued as a promotional piece by the legendary Specialty Case Company out of Kendallville, Indiana, the central emblem beautifully features a detailed relief illustration of one of their iconic curved country store "Kwiksale" countertop display showcases. Accented with striking embossed Art Nouveau geometric scrollwork on all four corners, it is a magnificent piece of early 20th-century storefront utility history that tells a fantastic story.
Item Details:
- Company/Brand: The Specialty Case Co. (Kendallville, Indiana)
- Item Type: Antique Advertising Tobacciana Ashtray & Matchbook Holder
- Design Elements: Art Nouveau Corner Scrollwork, Detailed Countertop Showcase Logo
- Material: Heavy Metal (with a rich Copper/Bronze Finish)
- Dimensions: Approximately 4.75" x 4.75" Base, stands 3.75" Tall
- Year of Manufacture: Circa 1910s–1930s
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Condition:
The item is in great antique condition. The structural frame is perfectly solid, heavy, and completely free of cracks or breaks. The metal finish shows a gorgeous, authentic time-worn dark patina with natural copper highlights coming through from decades of handling, along with mild age-appropriate surface wear, light scuffs, and minor oxidation spots underneath that solidify its genuine age. The embossed text and graphics on the match holder plate remain exceptionally crisp and perfectly legible.
Summary:
This antique Specialty Case Co. combination piece is the ultimate crossover collectible, bridging classic industrial store display history with early mid-western advertising. It serves as both a completely unique conversational desk accessory and a sturdy piece of historic tobacco memorabilia, making it a stellar addition to any advanced vintage advertising collection or rustic layout.
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