Vintage Southern Railway Stainless Steel Ashtray SR Serves The South Railroad
Authentic Railroadiana Tobaccoriana
Description:
Up for sale is a genuine piece of American railroad history: an original vintage Southern Railway System stainless steel passenger car ashtray.
This heavy-duty, square-profile ashtray features 4 cigar/cigarette rests and showcases the classic circular "SR" logo deeply etched into the center bowl alongside the famous slogan: "The Southern Serves the South / Southern Railway System."
Designed to withstand commercial passenger line use, these rugged stainless steel pieces were prominently featured in mid-century lounge and dining cars.
📐 Dimensions:
- Size: Approximately 4.5 inches across (as shown with the steel rule in the photos).
Condition Details for Buyers:
This item is vintage unpolished condition. The stainless steel body remains structurally perfect with no dents or warps. The surface displays minor handling wear, fine hairline scratches. The central engraving remains incredibly crisp, deep, and legible.
Sold strictly As-Is as an authentic piece of historical transportation memorabilia. It will be wrapped securely to ensure it arrives exactly as pictured.
selling as pictured 080426 GP