Condition:Very Good (minor wear visible, glass insert appears intact, no obvious cracks or chips)
Value:$20–$50 USD at auction
Maker's Marks / Writing:'Firestone' (both on rubber tire and glass insert); 'DELUXE CHAMPION'; 'TUBELESS'; some molded numbers and shield logo visible.
Date:2025-07-03 08:24:47.529652
Description:
This is a vintage Firestone tire-shaped ashtray, a collectible advertising item most commonly produced in the mid-20th century, notably in the 1950s–1970s. The ashtray features a glass insert with the 'Firestone' logo and a rubber tire marked 'Deluxe Champion' and 'Tubeless,' mimicking a real tire by Firestone. It was often distributed by tire dealers as a promotional item or given as a souvenir.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A classic example of mid-century advertising memorabilia, this Firestone tire ashtray is popular among collectors of automobilia and vintage promotions. Its value depends on condition, originality of the glass insert, and the clarity of the molded tire details. These remain relatively common, but well-preserved examples are increasingly sought after.
Individual Images:
Details in the image clearly show the molded lettering ('Firestone'
'DELUXE CHAMPION'
'TUBELESS') and realistic tread. The glass insert has the Firestone logo embossed. No serious damage or discoloration is evident from the image provided.
Provenance:
None provided; provenance not determinable from image alone.
Condition:
Very Good (minor wear visible, glass insert appears intact, no obvious cracks or chips)
Identification Score: 98%
The embossed Firestone logos, realistic tire tread, and period-correct promotional design are unmistakable indicators of a mid-20th-century Firestone tire ashtray, a widely recognized collectible.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The materials, construction, and precise branding all strongly indicate this is an authentic period-correct Firestone promotional ashtray, not a modern reproduction. Condition and wear are consistent with age.
Image Memory Note
Remind: Firestone tire ashtray, glass insert, classic advertising collectible. Distinct from similar Goodyear or Goodrich tire ashtrays by logo and tire lettering.
Keywords
Firestone, vintage ashtray, advertising collectible, automobilia, mid-century, rubber tire, United States
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